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Stephenson gets 10-match suspension for betting infringements
By Jake Niall
June 19, 2019 — 12.24pm
The league had pushed for an even longer ban, though in a major blow to Collingwood Stephenson will miss the rest of the 2019 home and away season.
He will be able to play finals.
Sources have confirmed that Stephenson's wagering consisted of at least two small bets on Collingwood-related outcomes - not one solitary bet.
The young star betted on individual teammates performing well, such as gaining a high possession tally, and he did not bet against Collingwood or a teammate.
The AFL's general counsel Andrew Dillon will address the media early this afternoon and Collingwood's CEO Mark Anderson and football manager Geoff Walsh will speak, along with Stephenson, at 2pm.
June 19, 2019 — 12.24pm
The league had pushed for an even longer ban, though in a major blow to Collingwood Stephenson will miss the rest of the 2019 home and away season.
He will be able to play finals.
Sources have confirmed that Stephenson's wagering consisted of at least two small bets on Collingwood-related outcomes - not one solitary bet.
The young star betted on individual teammates performing well, such as gaining a high possession tally, and he did not bet against Collingwood or a teammate.
The AFL's general counsel Andrew Dillon will address the media early this afternoon and Collingwood's CEO Mark Anderson and football manager Geoff Walsh will speak, along with Stephenson, at 2pm.
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Stephenson gets 10-match suspension for betting infringements
By Jake Niall
June 19, 2019 — 12.24pm
The league had pushed for an even longer ban, though in a major blow to Collingwood Stephenson will miss the rest of the 2019 home and away season.
He will be able to play finals.
Sources have confirmed that Stephenson's wagering consisted of at least two small bets on Collingwood-related outcomes - not one solitary bet.
The young star betted on individual teammates performing well, such as gaining a high possession tally, and he did not bet against Collingwood or a teammate.
The AFL's general counsel Andrew Dillon will address the media early this afternoon and Collingwood's CEO Mark Anderson and football manager Geoff Walsh will speak, along with Stephenson, at 2pm.
June 19, 2019 — 12.24pm
The league had pushed for an even longer ban, though in a major blow to Collingwood Stephenson will miss the rest of the 2019 home and away season.
He will be able to play finals.
Sources have confirmed that Stephenson's wagering consisted of at least two small bets on Collingwood-related outcomes - not one solitary bet.
The young star betted on individual teammates performing well, such as gaining a high possession tally, and he did not bet against Collingwood or a teammate.
The AFL's general counsel Andrew Dillon will address the media early this afternoon and Collingwood's CEO Mark Anderson and football manager Geoff Walsh will speak, along with Stephenson, at 2pm.
The AFL administration needs to be gutted.
A totally justified and worthy suspension. What an idiot, he's let down the team and the fans, not just himself. The rules are very very clear. Makes you wonder what is going on from the neck up with some of these guys .... and all this whilst the Pies are well and truly in a premiership window. Am livid.
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I listened to his presser just before. No offence to the bloke but he seems like he is missing quite a few brain cells. The PR department mustn’t have exactly prepped him well either, some of the answer he gave were ridiculous.
I highly doubt the 3 bets totalled $36 with some the answers he was giving:
‘The first two times I did it I didn’t think too much of it but the third time I did, I just knew I had to self report because I knew if I didn’t it was going to keep escalating’
They asked if the bets influenced how he played to and he said:
‘They didn’t at all, after the game I’d just check my phone in Bucks presser and look at the stats and see that we didn’t hit’
Do you bet on other sports and what are your regular betting habits?
‘I don’t bet on any other sports and never on other AFL games. Just like to have a bit of a bet on the Melbourne spring carnival, that’s all’
Said when he reported to the Collingwood bloke that he had no idea what the consequences would be and hadn’t thought about it.
I bet the facts changed a bit between that 3rd bet, telling the Collingwood official and then telling the AFL.
Those first two quotes scream it was a lot more than $36 in 3 total bets.
He could have easily had the mate put a few hundred on and someone else (or himself) putting $12 on the mates account and just self report that the $12 bets were his, when any larger bets could easily have been him as well.
The bets included disposal bets, Collingwood margin bets, Collingwood to win, himself to kick a goal, himself to kick 3 goals, a teammate to kick a goal etc.
I highly doubt the 3 bets totalled $36 with some the answers he was giving:
‘The first two times I did it I didn’t think too much of it but the third time I did, I just knew I had to self report because I knew if I didn’t it was going to keep escalating’
They asked if the bets influenced how he played to and he said:
‘They didn’t at all, after the game I’d just check my phone in Bucks presser and look at the stats and see that we didn’t hit’
Do you bet on other sports and what are your regular betting habits?
‘I don’t bet on any other sports and never on other AFL games. Just like to have a bit of a bet on the Melbourne spring carnival, that’s all’
Said when he reported to the Collingwood bloke that he had no idea what the consequences would be and hadn’t thought about it.
I bet the facts changed a bit between that 3rd bet, telling the Collingwood official and then telling the AFL.
Those first two quotes scream it was a lot more than $36 in 3 total bets.
He could have easily had the mate put a few hundred on and someone else (or himself) putting $12 on the mates account and just self report that the $12 bets were his, when any larger bets could easily have been him as well.
The bets included disposal bets, Collingwood margin bets, Collingwood to win, himself to kick a goal, himself to kick 3 goals, a teammate to kick a goal etc.
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✅ PROBABLE Positive reports & news on players health (75% Chance or better to play)
? QUESTIONABLE Player is 50/50 to play, could be named to play & a Final Team decision (50% Chance to play)
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ROUND 14 INJURY LIST
ADELAIDE
⚫ Tom Doedee Knee Season
⚫ Josh Jenkins 4-6 Weeks
? Tom Lynch Calf Test Round 15
✅ Lachlan Murphy Teeth Available Round 15
✅ Daniel Talia Thigh Available Round 15
✅ Jake Kelly Calf Available Round 15
BRISBANE
⚫ Ely Smith Foot 2 Weeks
⚫ Jarrod Berry Knee 2 Weeks
⚫ Tom Cutler Foot 3 Weeks
? Marcus Adams Knee Test
? Zac Bailey Hamstring Test
CARLTON
⚫ Sam Docherty ACL Season
⚫ Liam Jones Concussion Out
⚫ Tom Williamson Back 2-3 Weeks
⚫ Liam Stocker Foot 2-3 Weeks
? Ed Curnow Ankle Test
? Josh Deluca Hamstring Test
COLLINGWOOD
⚫ Lynden Dunn Knee Season
⚫ Sam Murray ASADA Out
⚫ Nathan Murphy Ankle Out
⚫ Tom Langdon Knee Out
⚫ Will Kelly Leg 4-7 Weeks
⚫ Daniel Wells Knee 10 Weeks
⚫ Dayne Beams Hip 10-14 Weeks
⚫ Taylor Adams Groin 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Jamie Elliott Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Rupert Wills Calf Out
✅ Flynn Appleby Ankle Available
✅ Brodie Grundy Neck Probable
ESSENDON
⚫ Sam Draper Knee Season
⚫ Devon Smith Knee Season
⚫ Joe Daniher Groin Season
⚫ Jake Stringer Leg Out
? Kobe Mutch Hamstring test
? James Stewart Groin Test
FREMANTLE
⚫ Shane Kersten Foot Out
⚫ Aaron Sandilands Calf Out
⚫ Matt Taberner Foot Season
⚫ Stefan Giro Knee Season
⚫ Alex Pearce Ankle Season
⚫ Rory Lobb Foot 4 Weeks
? Sam Sturt Concussion Test
? Luke Valente Groin Test
GEELONG
⚫ Nakia Cockatoo Knee 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Jordan Cunico Ankle 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Quinton Narkle Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Sam Menegola Knee 1 Week
✅ Esava Ratugolea Hamstring Probable
✅ Lachie Henderson Foot Available
GOLD COAST
⚫ Izak Rankine Hamstring 1 Week
⚫ Aaron Young Knee 1 Week
⚫ Rory Thompson ACL Season
⚫ Harrison Wigg ACL Season
⚫ Pearce Hanley Quad 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Sean Lemmens Ankle 3 Weeks
⚫ Sam Collins Hip 3 Weeks
⚫ Sam Fletcher Quad Out
⚫ Jack Bowes Quad 6 Weeks
⚫ Ben Ainsworth Foot 3-5 Weeks
⚫ Jordan Murdoch Foot 1-3 Weeks
⚫ Josh Schoenfeld Knee Out
? Brad Scheer Hand Test
? Touk Miller Quad Test
GWS GIANTS
⚫ Jon Patton Knee Out
⚫ Callan Ward Knee Season
⚫ Aidan Corr Calf 1 Week
⚫ Zac Sproule Knee 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Jye Caldwell Calf 1 Week
⚫ Lachie Whitfield Collarbone 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Nick Haynes Ankle 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Lachlan Keeffe Hand 3 Weeks
⚫ Xavier O’Halloran Knee Out
⚫ Matt deBoer Shoulder 8 Weeks
? Tommy Sheridan Calf Test
HAWTHORN
⚫ Tom Mitchell Leg Season
⚫ Tim Mohr Knee Season
⚫ Jack Scrimshaw Knee 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Chad Wingard Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Ben Stratton Suspended 2 Weeks
⚫ Jacob Koschitzke Hip 1 Week
? Grant Birchall Calf Test
? Darren Minchington Hamstring Test
MELBOURNE
⚫ Guy Walker Shoulder Out
⚫ Aaron vandenBerg Ankle 4 Weeks
⚫ Joel Smith Groin 4 Weeks
⚫ Neville Jetta Knee 6 Weeks
⚫ Aaron Nietschke Knee Season
⚫ Jake Melksham Foot 4 Weeks
⚫ Tom Sparrow Knee 7-9 Weeks
⚫ Sam Frost Concussion Out
? Tim Smith Illness Test
? Corey Maynard Concussion Test
NTH MELBOURNE
⚫ Majak Daw Pelvis/Hip Out
⚫ Ben Jacobs Head/Neck Out
⚫ Tom McKenzie Back Out
⚫ Will Walker Knee Out
⚫ Ed Vickers-Willis Knee Season
⚫ Tom Wilkinson Ankle 2-3 Weeks
⚫ Dom Tyson Calf 1 Week
⚫ Sam Wright Ankle 1 Week
⚫ Aaron Hall Knee Out
⚫ Shaun Higgins AC Joint 4-5 Weeks
⚫ Bailey Scott Foot Out
? Jamie Macmillan Calf Test
PORT ADELAIDE
⚫ Jake Patmore ACL Season
⚫ Jack Watts Leg Out
⚫ Tom Rockliff Hamstring 1 Week
RICHMOND
⚫ Alex Rance Knee Season
⚫ Jayden Short Elbow 2-3 Weeks
⚫ Jack Riewoldt Knee Knee 2-4 Weeks
⚫ Callum Moore Ankle 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Jack Ross Ankle 2-4 Weeks
⚫ Toby Nankervis Adductor 2-4 Weeks
⚫ Luke English Tonsillitis 2-4 Weeks
⚫ Kane Lambert Achilles 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Marlion Pickett Finger 6-8 Weeks
⚫ Oleg Markov Suspended 1 Week
? Ivan Soldo Illness Test
? Shane Edwards Hamstring Test
? Trent Cotchin Hamstring Test
? David Astbury Hamstring Test
ST. KILDA
⚫ Jack Bytel Back Season
⚫ Paddy McCartin Concussion Season
⚫ Dylan Roberton Heart Season
⚫ Logan Austin Shoulder Out
⚫ Jack Lonie Knee 2-3 Weeks
⚫ Jack Steven Mental Health 3-5 Weeks
⚫ Jarryn Geary Leg 8-10 Weeks
⚫ Max King Ankle Out
⚫ Billy Longer Concussion Out
⚫ Ed Phillips Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Lewis Pierce Concussion Out
⚫ Jack Steele Knee 2-3 Weeks
⚫ Jimmy Webster Hand 1-2 Weeks
? Brandon White Thigh Test
SYDNEY
⚫ Jack Maibaum Knee Season
⚫ Sam Naismith Knee Out
⚫ Durak Tucker Knee Out
⚫ Nick Smith Hamstring Out
⚫ Harry Cunningham Adductor Out
⚫ Jarrad McVeigh Thigh 2-3 Weeks
✅ Colin O’Riordan Concussion Available
✅ Jackson Thurlow Head knock Available
✅ Will Hayward Calf Probable
✅ Zak Jones Hamstring 1 Probable
✅ Josh Kennedy Knee Probable
✅ Kieren Jack Hip Probable
WEST COAST
⚫ Patrick Bines Hernia Out
⚫ Harry Edwards Foot Out
⚫ Dan Venables Concussion Out
⚫ Willie Rioli Suspension 1 Week
⚫ Nathan Vardy Suspension 1 Week
? Fraser McInnes Hamstring Test
✅ Nic Naitanui Knee Will play WAFL
✅ Tom Barrass Foot Will play WAFL
✅ Oscar Allen Ankle Available
✅ Elliot Yeo Calf Available
✅ Shannon Hurn Hamstring Available
WESTERN BULLDOGS
⚫ Fergus Greene Shoulder 2-4 Weeks
⚫ Lukas Webb Ankle 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Billy Gowers Ankle 3-5 Weeks
⚫ Tom Liberatore 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Mitch Wallis Ankle 3-4 Weeks
? Dale Morris Knee Test
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? DOUBTFUL Player is unlikely to play (25% Chance to play)
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ROUND 14 INJURY LIST
ADELAIDE
⚫ Tom Doedee Knee Season
⚫ Josh Jenkins 4-6 Weeks
? Tom Lynch Calf Test Round 15
✅ Lachlan Murphy Teeth Available Round 15
✅ Daniel Talia Thigh Available Round 15
✅ Jake Kelly Calf Available Round 15
BRISBANE
⚫ Ely Smith Foot 2 Weeks
⚫ Jarrod Berry Knee 2 Weeks
⚫ Tom Cutler Foot 3 Weeks
? Marcus Adams Knee Test
? Zac Bailey Hamstring Test
CARLTON
⚫ Sam Docherty ACL Season
⚫ Liam Jones Concussion Out
⚫ Tom Williamson Back 2-3 Weeks
⚫ Liam Stocker Foot 2-3 Weeks
? Ed Curnow Ankle Test
? Josh Deluca Hamstring Test
COLLINGWOOD
⚫ Lynden Dunn Knee Season
⚫ Sam Murray ASADA Out
⚫ Nathan Murphy Ankle Out
⚫ Tom Langdon Knee Out
⚫ Will Kelly Leg 4-7 Weeks
⚫ Daniel Wells Knee 10 Weeks
⚫ Dayne Beams Hip 10-14 Weeks
⚫ Taylor Adams Groin 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Jamie Elliott Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Rupert Wills Calf Out
✅ Flynn Appleby Ankle Available
✅ Brodie Grundy Neck Probable
ESSENDON
⚫ Sam Draper Knee Season
⚫ Devon Smith Knee Season
⚫ Joe Daniher Groin Season
⚫ Jake Stringer Leg Out
? Kobe Mutch Hamstring test
? James Stewart Groin Test
FREMANTLE
⚫ Shane Kersten Foot Out
⚫ Aaron Sandilands Calf Out
⚫ Matt Taberner Foot Season
⚫ Stefan Giro Knee Season
⚫ Alex Pearce Ankle Season
⚫ Rory Lobb Foot 4 Weeks
? Sam Sturt Concussion Test
? Luke Valente Groin Test
GEELONG
⚫ Nakia Cockatoo Knee 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Jordan Cunico Ankle 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Quinton Narkle Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Sam Menegola Knee 1 Week
✅ Esava Ratugolea Hamstring Probable
✅ Lachie Henderson Foot Available
GOLD COAST
⚫ Izak Rankine Hamstring 1 Week
⚫ Aaron Young Knee 1 Week
⚫ Rory Thompson ACL Season
⚫ Harrison Wigg ACL Season
⚫ Pearce Hanley Quad 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Sean Lemmens Ankle 3 Weeks
⚫ Sam Collins Hip 3 Weeks
⚫ Sam Fletcher Quad Out
⚫ Jack Bowes Quad 6 Weeks
⚫ Ben Ainsworth Foot 3-5 Weeks
⚫ Jordan Murdoch Foot 1-3 Weeks
⚫ Josh Schoenfeld Knee Out
? Brad Scheer Hand Test
? Touk Miller Quad Test
GWS GIANTS
⚫ Jon Patton Knee Out
⚫ Callan Ward Knee Season
⚫ Aidan Corr Calf 1 Week
⚫ Zac Sproule Knee 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Jye Caldwell Calf 1 Week
⚫ Lachie Whitfield Collarbone 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Nick Haynes Ankle 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Lachlan Keeffe Hand 3 Weeks
⚫ Xavier O’Halloran Knee Out
⚫ Matt deBoer Shoulder 8 Weeks
? Tommy Sheridan Calf Test
HAWTHORN
⚫ Tom Mitchell Leg Season
⚫ Tim Mohr Knee Season
⚫ Jack Scrimshaw Knee 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Chad Wingard Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Ben Stratton Suspended 2 Weeks
⚫ Jacob Koschitzke Hip 1 Week
? Grant Birchall Calf Test
? Darren Minchington Hamstring Test
MELBOURNE
⚫ Guy Walker Shoulder Out
⚫ Aaron vandenBerg Ankle 4 Weeks
⚫ Joel Smith Groin 4 Weeks
⚫ Neville Jetta Knee 6 Weeks
⚫ Aaron Nietschke Knee Season
⚫ Jake Melksham Foot 4 Weeks
⚫ Tom Sparrow Knee 7-9 Weeks
⚫ Sam Frost Concussion Out
? Tim Smith Illness Test
? Corey Maynard Concussion Test
NTH MELBOURNE
⚫ Majak Daw Pelvis/Hip Out
⚫ Ben Jacobs Head/Neck Out
⚫ Tom McKenzie Back Out
⚫ Will Walker Knee Out
⚫ Ed Vickers-Willis Knee Season
⚫ Tom Wilkinson Ankle 2-3 Weeks
⚫ Dom Tyson Calf 1 Week
⚫ Sam Wright Ankle 1 Week
⚫ Aaron Hall Knee Out
⚫ Shaun Higgins AC Joint 4-5 Weeks
⚫ Bailey Scott Foot Out
? Jamie Macmillan Calf Test
PORT ADELAIDE
⚫ Jake Patmore ACL Season
⚫ Jack Watts Leg Out
⚫ Tom Rockliff Hamstring 1 Week
RICHMOND
⚫ Alex Rance Knee Season
⚫ Jayden Short Elbow 2-3 Weeks
⚫ Jack Riewoldt Knee Knee 2-4 Weeks
⚫ Callum Moore Ankle 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Jack Ross Ankle 2-4 Weeks
⚫ Toby Nankervis Adductor 2-4 Weeks
⚫ Luke English Tonsillitis 2-4 Weeks
⚫ Kane Lambert Achilles 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Marlion Pickett Finger 6-8 Weeks
⚫ Oleg Markov Suspended 1 Week
? Ivan Soldo Illness Test
? Shane Edwards Hamstring Test
? Trent Cotchin Hamstring Test
? David Astbury Hamstring Test
ST. KILDA
⚫ Jack Bytel Back Season
⚫ Paddy McCartin Concussion Season
⚫ Dylan Roberton Heart Season
⚫ Logan Austin Shoulder Out
⚫ Jack Lonie Knee 2-3 Weeks
⚫ Jack Steven Mental Health 3-5 Weeks
⚫ Jarryn Geary Leg 8-10 Weeks
⚫ Max King Ankle Out
⚫ Billy Longer Concussion Out
⚫ Ed Phillips Hamstring 1-2 Weeks
⚫ Lewis Pierce Concussion Out
⚫ Jack Steele Knee 2-3 Weeks
⚫ Jimmy Webster Hand 1-2 Weeks
? Brandon White Thigh Test
SYDNEY
⚫ Jack Maibaum Knee Season
⚫ Sam Naismith Knee Out
⚫ Durak Tucker Knee Out
⚫ Nick Smith Hamstring Out
⚫ Harry Cunningham Adductor Out
⚫ Jarrad McVeigh Thigh 2-3 Weeks
✅ Colin O’Riordan Concussion Available
✅ Jackson Thurlow Head knock Available
✅ Will Hayward Calf Probable
✅ Zak Jones Hamstring 1 Probable
✅ Josh Kennedy Knee Probable
✅ Kieren Jack Hip Probable
WEST COAST
⚫ Patrick Bines Hernia Out
⚫ Harry Edwards Foot Out
⚫ Dan Venables Concussion Out
⚫ Willie Rioli Suspension 1 Week
⚫ Nathan Vardy Suspension 1 Week
? Fraser McInnes Hamstring Test
✅ Nic Naitanui Knee Will play WAFL
✅ Tom Barrass Foot Will play WAFL
✅ Oscar Allen Ankle Available
✅ Elliot Yeo Calf Available
✅ Shannon Hurn Hamstring Available
WESTERN BULLDOGS
⚫ Fergus Greene Shoulder 2-4 Weeks
⚫ Lukas Webb Ankle 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Billy Gowers Ankle 3-5 Weeks
⚫ Tom Liberatore 4-6 Weeks
⚫ Mitch Wallis Ankle 3-4 Weeks
? Dale Morris Knee Test
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I can't understand how dumb some of these AFL players must be.
Given we hear how much education they are given re alcohol , drugs , gambling , social media etc etc why even place yourself in this situation.
Yes the temptation is there , but if you need (want) to have a bet then bet on the dogs or horses or a 100 other sports around the world not your own sport and team !!!!!! no matter how harmless the person thinks it is DUMB DUMB DUMB.
Now the whole team suffers from his actions.
I realise gambling is a serious issue in society , so hopefully it is not something more.
Surely the risk far outweighs any reward , so why do it to start with.
Given we hear how much education they are given re alcohol , drugs , gambling , social media etc etc why even place yourself in this situation.
Yes the temptation is there , but if you need (want) to have a bet then bet on the dogs or horses or a 100 other sports around the world not your own sport and team !!!!!! no matter how harmless the person thinks it is DUMB DUMB DUMB.
Now the whole team suffers from his actions.
I realise gambling is a serious issue in society , so hopefully it is not something more.
Surely the risk far outweighs any reward , so why do it to start with.
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