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Connolly: Maynard wash-up to have ‘enormous ramifications’
The tribunal case of Brayden Maynard’s hit on Angus Brayshaw is likely to have “enormous ramifications” on the future of footy, says Rohan Connolly.
Angus Brayshaw is continuing to improve from concussion during an “emotional” period for everyone involved with the Melbourne wingman, teammate Christian Petracca says.
Brayshaw was concussed in a collision with Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard, who was cited for rough conduct but cleared of any wrongdoing by the AFL tribunal.
Brayshaw, who has a history of concussions, won’t play against Carlton in Friday night’s semi-final and his future beyond that remains uncertain.
“He is going better,” Petracca told radio station KIIS 101.1 on Thursday.
“I saw him the day after (the incident) and obviously he got concussed 12 hours before that, so of course he…
