Former Swans star Wayne Schwass has blasted the AFL MRP.

Cunnington’s Case

North Melbourne’s Ben Cunnington clearly punched Demons’ Bernie Vince in the stomach during the Sunday clash between Melbourne and North Melbourne at the MCG.

However Cunnington has escaped suspension for the punch, receiving a $1,000 fine for the strike on the Demon.

The punishment, which you couldn’t even call a slap on the wrist, has been blasted by former Swan (and Roo) Wayne Schwass.

Schwass said that the MRP “lacks credibility and consistency” describing their Cunnington punishment as embarrassing.

He added that the panel are setting a “ridiculous precedent”.

MRP lacks credibility and consistency. @tcotchin9 & Cunnington fines for punching opponents embarrassing. Ridiculous precedent! Joke! — Swatta (@WayneSchwass) May 22, 2017

Salem’s Case

In what’s sure to infuriate Demons fans, midfielder Christian Salem was suspended for one match for his strike on Shaun Higgins.

AFL MRP Questionable at best..?

The Cunnington verdict flies in the face with AFL boss Gil McLachlan’s statement that he “Doesn’t like players punching other players regardless of where it is.”

by Michael T. Lynch – contributor