GWS midfielder Tom Green could potentially receive some scrutiny from the Match Review Officer (MRO) after a contentious collision with Western Bulldogs youngster Joel Freijah.
In Saturday's contest at Manuka Oval, Green can be seen turning his body sideways to collect the ball, whilst Freijah's head comes into contact with the Giant's hip.
The GWS gun was penalised by the umpire for high contact, but not before the Fox Footy commentary agreed that he perfected the technique of going for the ball in dispute.
Does Tom Green have anything to worry about after this collision with Joel Freijah?
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"It's a really difficult position to be in, I think, if you're Tom Green here,โ former Hawk Jordan Lewis said.
"He's done everything that you need to do โฆ I personally don't think he should be (in strife)."
Collingwood champion and commentator Nathan Buckley also lamented Freijah's technique, suggesting that the MRO are more conscious of head knocks than the correct form.
"This is what it's become. Tom Green, in some way, needs to know that Freijah's going to lose his feet and lower his centre of gravity," Buckley said.
"Freijah's technique (attacking the footy) is really poor. Tom Green's technique is excellent, but Green's the one that might be in strife for it."
Fortunately for Green and the Giants, Freijah continued playing the game following the third-term incident.
The MRO findings from Saturday's games will be revealed Sunday evening.