BROWN CLEAR ON RULES
BY ALANA LAKELAND
VICE-CAPTAIN Campbell Brown has conceded that his bump on Friday night that saw him yellow-carded in the first test of the International Rules series was outside of the rules.
Brown was forced to sit out the last ten minutes of the match after the fourth-quarter incident in which he heavily shepherded Ireland’s Finian Hanley.
“I’ve got a pretty good understanding now – you’re allowed to bump, but you’ve got to be side-to-side,” Brown said yesterday.
“On the night I thought it was alright, but looking back on the replay, it was probably borderline,” he said.
Campbell is keen to strap on the boots again this Friday for the second test at the MCG after the match control committee decided to take no further action.
“The referee made the right decision and I copped my whack (and) I’m glad I’m playing this Friday night,” Brown said.
While Brown’s incident came under the wrath of officials, the crowd at Subiaco Oval showed their appreciation for Brown with a standing ovation.
“It was a little bit loud, it’s probably the only time I will get a standing ovation in Subiaco,” Brown said.
