Brisbane young gun Ty Gallop has been referred directly to the Tribunal for his act against Mitch Georgiades, cited for serious misconduct.
In a heated moment during the first half of the Lions’ domination of Port Adelaide on Sunday, Gallop, away from the play, slammed Georgiades’ head into the Gabba turf.
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It occurred after the 20-year-old had wrapped Georgiades up in a tackle, with the footy then leaving the area before Gallop committed the ugly off-the-ball act.
Gallop pulled Georgiades – who was already lying on his stomach – up by his jumper, before slamming him back down, with the Power forward left dazed after hitting his head on the ground.
Serious misconduct charges cover the bases of unnecessary and unsportsmanlike conduct, including Tristan Xerri’s citation for wiping his blood on Andy McGrath.
Given the intentional nature of Gallop’s act, the AFL is expected to ask for at least a two-match suspension.
Brisbane plays Carlton in Round 21, and Hawthorn in Round 22.
First Crack’s Jay Clark predicted a serious misconduct charge on Sunday night.
“This is one of the more disappointing acts of the season,” Clark said on Fox Footy.
“That (the initial tackle) is fine, but … that (follow-up act) is really ordinary from a young player who would know better.
“That’ll be a serious misconduct charge. The AFL has no option here. Michael Christian has to send that straight to the Tribunal.
“It’s a one, potentially two-match ban, because you can see the significant force – he bangs him into the ground.
“ (Georgiades) is in a defenceless position on his front. He can’t do anything to stop that.
“Are we treating concussion seriously in our game? Because if we are, they need to come down hard on that.”
Western Bulldogs games record-holder Brad Johnson also expected the young swingman to be punished.
“When you’re in that position, Georgiades isn’t expecting a bloke to pick him up and slam him back into the ground on his head,” he said.
“It’s not good, and he’ll get his whack for it.”
Fans were just outraged by the act with many demanding a significant punishment.
“The Lions are full of some of the biggest flogs in the AFL. Gutless act,” wrote fan Scott G on X.
“This is astoundingly stupid. The AFL won’t want this going unpunished and Gallop is the perfect lesser-light to make an example of,” added X user Benny Mac.
“4 weeks! Absolute disgrace,” wrote Brad Gray.
“Disgusting,” commented @SeanAJohnson.
“This is incredible dangerous and really poor from Gallop. Deserves a big suspension,” commented Brad Klibansky.
Gallop, who started his emerging AFL career in attack before flourishing in defence, has played 23 senior games since being drafted 42nd by the Lions in the 2024 national draft.
The Tribunal is expected to sit on Tuesday night to determine the outcome.
Originally published as Brisbane Lions star Ty Gallop referred to Tribunal for thuggish act against Port Adelaide