AFL Tribunal Upholds Jackson Archer’s Three-Match Suspension for Collision with Luke Cleary

The tribunal ruled Archer failed to demonstrate sufficient duty of care in the high-speed incident that left Cleary concussed and sidelined.

Jackson Archer will miss North Melbourne's next three matches after the AFL tribunal upheld his suspension for rough conduct.
The collision with Luke Cleary was deemed 'careless conduct' with 'high contact' and 'severe impact' by the AFL's match review officer.
Luke Cleary, who suffered a concussion during the incident, will miss the Bulldogs' next game under concussion protocols but is recovering well.
The tribunal emphasized Archer's failure to slow down sufficiently or anticipate Cleary going to ground, citing a lack of duty of care.
The incident has reignited discussions about player safety, concussion protocols, and the balance between physicality and welfare in the AFL.