Crows midfielder delivers ‘uppercut’ to Fremantle’s Andrew Brayshaw

An Adelaide Crows star appears set to come under heavy scrutiny after delivering a “left uppercut” to an opponent on Friday night.

Adelaide Crows midfielder Mitch Hinge may come under scrutiny from the AFL’s Match Review Officer after appearing to punch a Fremantle player on Friday night.

The incident unfolded in the second quarter of the contest with Hinge striking Andrew Brayshaw.

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Brayshaw received a free kick for the high shot and after the game questions were raised if Hinge may have a case to answer for.

“This one’s from early in the game. It was Mitch Hinge on Andy Brayshaw. So it happened right in front of us, actually, on the boundary. So this is the incident right here,” Daniels said post-game on Channel 7.

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“As you can see, a little jab there. Brayshaw got a free kick, which was taken in the pocket, had a shot for goal and missed, but that’s an interesting one.

“The MRO will definitely have a look at that.

“I don’t think it’s severe impact. He played on, obviously, so he doesn’t have that to worry about, but it is a high one.”

Mitch Hinge appears to hit Brayshaw high.

AFL great Nick Riewoldt wasn’t a fan of the optics and believes Hinge could be set to receive a suspension.

“It’s a strike, it’s a left uppercut,” Riewoldt added.

“So he, he gets a week (suspension) or he gets a fine.”

Daniel however said the incident is most likely to result in only a fine due to the lack of impact.

“I don’t think there was too much malice in it,” he said.

“He gave away the free kick and, as I said, it wasn’t severe. He played on, Brayshaw, and he won the medal (for best on ground), so couldn’t have been too bad.”

Hinge could be set to face MRO scrutiny.

The impact on the hit didn’t affect Brayshaw who led the way for the Dockers, finishing with a game-high 37 disposals which included six clearances and 522 metres gained.

His display saw him claim the inaugural Arthur Leggett Medal for best afield during the Anzac Day clash.

“I’m very honoured,” he said during the post-game ceremony.

“We spoke to someone from the Hall family and they told us the story of going to the First World War, and the feathers we’re wearing tonight in remembrance of that.

“To be able to play on actual Anzac Day is an absolute privilege, and the Leggett and Hall families lost someone and there are so many people and families that have been affected by war.

“So, for us to be able to represent them in a small way and try and play with some courage, a bit of attitude, I’m just very grateful.”

The victory pushes the Dockers into the top eight for the time being while the loss for the Crows make it three defeats in their past four matches.

Originally published as Crows midfielder delivers ‘uppercut’ to Fremantle’s Andrew Brayshaw