Suspension decision to be handed down for bump on Francis Evans in Melbourne vs Carlton that caused concussion

Whether Steven May is suspended or not, the moment was proof the mindset of the game has fundamentally changed.

You change behaviours by changing language, and the May case is proof the AFL has already changed the narrative on these types of collision incidents.

Instantly, the discussion centred on the velocity of May, what his plan was and the expectation of collision if and when he arrived late. It was also about the change of the duty of care, that pulling up or pulling out of a contest is OK if it means you don’t concuss the other player.

Previously, the reaction would have typically been that the MRO shouldn’t even look at the case because both players were going for the ball and it was just an unfortunate collision.

Previously, the reaction would have typically been that the MRO shouldn’t even look at the case because both players were going for the ball and it was just an unfortunate collision.

Read more of Michael Gleeson’s piece here.