Gaff Punch on Brayshaw mars West Coast Derby Win
Gaff Punch: Andrew Gaff punch on Docker Brayshaw in today’s Western Derby.
West Coast star Andrew Gaff could miss the AFL finals after a shock “haymaker” punch on Fremantle Docker youngster Andrew Brayshaw.
One of the leading contenders to win the Brownlow Medal, Gaff smashed Brayshaw in the face in the 3rd quarter.
Bleeding from the mouth, Brayshaw was taken out from the game and later went to hospital with a suspected broken jaw.
Video: Gaff punch on Docker Brayshaw.
The incident that's seen Brayshaw come off the ground#AFLEaglesFreo #foreverfreo pic.twitter.com/QVOaC3P3nO
— Fremantle Dockers (@freodockers) August 5, 2018
Of course we ask how many weeks Gaff will get, real question is how is he allowed to stay on the ground after assaulting a young opponent … @afl must act with send-off rule. pic.twitter.com/kCJPXKW5l6
— Adam Hamilton (@AdamTABSports) August 5, 2018
Video: Brayshaw leaves Optus Stadium in an ambulance
Update: Andrew Brayshaw off to hospital now, being treated for a broken jaw #AFLEaglesFreo #foreverfreo pic.twitter.com/JnfZptPeCc
— Fremantle Dockers (@freodockers) August 5, 2018
Brayshaw leaves Optus Stadium
We ❤️ you Andrew Brayshaw, stay strong for us. #freodockers @freodockers pic.twitter.com/YsU3b4qIf2
— Alyson Jayne (@ASkySoPurple) August 5, 2018
West Coast fans cheered on Gaff after the incident.
Sorry, but the Eagles fans giving Andrew Gaff a standing ovation when he came off the ground is simply ridiculous #AFLEaglesFreo
— Glenn Mitchell (@MitchellGlenn) August 5, 2018
A guy who cowardly hit a 18 year old, getting all the sympathy.
Wow! ??♂️#AFLEaglesFreo— Sakun Sankalana (@Sakun_SD) August 5, 2018
Andrew Gaffs defence at the tribunal! #AFLEaglesFreo pic.twitter.com/zNevOqyrFi
— Global Grain Handling Solutions (@GGHS_Official) August 5, 2018
“I feel sick. I want to apologise to Andy, I’m so sorry. It doesn’t reflect my character.”
An emotional Andrew Gaff discusses the on-field incident with Andrew Brayshaw. pic.twitter.com/2KLnoNfzVP
— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) August 5, 2018
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