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Reasons: In regard to whether 'exceptional and compelling circumstances' provision can apply to Neale's benefit. We find that the Tribunal did err in having regard to whether the conduct was intentional. We accept the position of Neale in his written submissions that the intentional aspect was an element of the charge which had already been established. The relevant inquiry was whether, despite the charge having been established, there was exceptional and compelling circumstances. In this case, that was Neale's record. We find that Neale's record is exemplary, and that he should be afforded the benefit of the provision. In conclusion, we allow the appeal. We order that Neale instead be fined $10,000.

With only 2 games last week, we filled the gaps with chat about player movements (Chris is pretty excited about Butters, to say the least), and try and understand compo picks; share our thoughts on the NFL game and then we finally let Cass gush about Freo linktr.ee/falconfootypod

This week, an old friend is back to put us through our paces! @jesseSPANNER returns to host a quiz episode! The Clarks' Demons are out of the finals, and Chris' Dogs are going on to play Adelaide in the EF. Find us wherever you get your pods linktr.ee/falconfootypod