‘Not brave’: Star under fire for cheap shot

Опубликованно 20.08.2020 22:15

Following the round 12 encounter at the Gabba, Lynch was heavily scrutinised by the football community for throwing a “swinging arm” at his unsuspecting opponent.

With six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Lynch’s arm made contact with Collins’ chest while trying to get free during an offensive play.

The 26-year-old Suns star immediately showed his discomfort by collapsing to the turf, while Lynch sprinted ahead to claim a mark inside 50 — the tall forward slotted his second major of the match with ease to give his side a 13-point lead.

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Replays of Lynch’s unprovoked attack left the commentators in shock.

“Lynch just throws the swinging arm which sucks the gas out of him,” Fox Footy commentator Anthony Hudson said.

Hawthorn Hawks great Jordan Lewis agreed: “That’s not what you want to see.

“They’re trying to get rid of that punch to the stomach.”

Does Tom Lynch have something to worry about here?

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