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Brisbane Lions AFL captain Dayne Zorko claims comment to Harrison Petty wasn't an 'unprovoked sledge'

Dayne Zorko says he "overstepped the mark" with a comment he made to Melbourne's Harrison Petty, but suggests it was not an "unprovoked sledge".

Nasty Petty sledge was provoked: Zorko

Nasty Petty sledge was provoked: Zorko

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko insists his personal sledge that reduced Melbourne's Harrison Petty to tears was provoked, but admits he crossed the line.

Zorko AFL sledge a line in the sand: Gawn

Zorko AFL sledge a line in the sand: Gawn

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says personal sledges like Dayne Zorko's towards Harrison Petty don't belong in the AFL, but is proud of how the Demons handled it.

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Zorko apologises for inappropriate sledge

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has apologised to Melbourne's Harrison Petty for an inappropriate comment he made that left the Demon in tears on Friday night.

Demons thrash Lions in Gabba AFL mauling

Melbourne have put themselves in the box seat for an AFL top-two finish with a comprehensive 18.7 (115) to 8.9 (57) defeat of Brisbane at the Gabba.

AFL turbulence didn't affect Dees: Goodwin

Melbourne's AFL premiership defence is in danger of being derailed after a fight between teammates and a third straight defeat, this time against Collingwood.

Demons make AFL statement against St Kilda

The Melbourne juggernaut kept rolling on as the Demons gave St Kilda a reality check in recording their 15th straight AFL win to stay atop the ladder.

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Key Tigers back, Petty sidelined for Dees

Key Tigers back, Petty sidelined for Dees

Harrison Petty is the fourth Demons player ruled out of facing Hawthorn through COVID-19 while Richmond regain Dylan Grimes and Kane Lambert against West Coast.

Demons' streak grows with big win over GWS

Demons' streak grows with big win over GWS

Melbourne have continued the winning start to their AFL premiership defence with a comprehensive 67-point triumph over GWS.

Severe cork sidelines Dees defender Petty

Severe cork sidelines Dees defender Petty

Melbourne defender Harrison Petty will be sidelined for up to six weeks after undergoing surgery to release bleeding in a calf.

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