St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been suspended for seven matches following a controversial bump on North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin during the AFL pre-season. The incident, which has sparked widespread discussion, led to Webster being sent to the Tribunal for rough conduct. In the aftermath, Webster expressed deep regret for his actions and reached out to Simpkin to convey his remorse, stating, "I deeply regret my actions in yesterday's game." Additionally, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson found himself apologizing for inappropriate comments, including the use of the term "c---sucker", directed at St Kilda players in the wake of the incident. Clarkson's comments were made during the AAMI Community Series match and heard by multiple individuals, including players and AFLW footy boss Tess McManus. St Kilda's Ross Lyon commented on the situation, emphasizing the difficulty of potentially losing a key player but acknowledging the necessity of accountability.
#BREAKING: St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been handed a seven-week suspension after a sickening hit on North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin. #9News DETAILS: https://t.co/oAeDKghW78 https://t.co/rrwzmO7Xq1
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been handed a seven-match ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin. https://t.co/yPEB8AbuaT
Jimmy Webster has been handed a seven-match suspension for his bump on Jy Simpkin. Full details: https://t.co/6YEAypZKBX https://t.co/sceFzIqMDN
Jimmy Webster has been sent to the Tribunal for rough conduct. Details: https://t.co/wV4DRUPsUu https://t.co/Q8Cf0g4dIu
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has apologised for an angry, expletive-laden rant at St Kilda players in the wake of Jimmy Webster’s bump. > https://t.co/qo2XYKYPQ3 https://t.co/tMkfi6mFcn
"I deeply regret my actions in yesterday’s game. I’ve reached out to Jy and cannot understate my remorse" Jimmy Webster and St Kilda footy boss David Misson have released statements. https://t.co/AmfCbN0FXm
Alastair Clarkson has apologised for "inappropriate" comments made towards St Kilda players at quarter-time of yesterday's AAMI Community Series match. https://t.co/UrODcjTXP2
"As a coach you don’t want to lose one of your really good players, but you’ve got to pay a price and he understands that." Ross Lyon has spoken following Jimmy Webster's "unacceptable" bump on Jy Simpkin. https://t.co/AmfCbN0FXm
Clarkson used the term "c---sucker", which was heard by multiple players, fitness staff and AFLW footy boss Tess McManus. #9News https://t.co/IO0eDKZLAZ
There are calls for Jimmy Webster to be banned after a horror bump in the AFL pre-season, but his family have mocked the nasty hit. https://t.co/FIyronYzOG