GWS remain upset with the sanction handed down to Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli.

The midfielder was fined for bumping Nick Haynes, leaving the Giants defender with a fractured larynx.

It was later revealed that MRO Michael Christian had made the decision to fine Bontempelli without having the full medical report available.

Had the incident been judged with the knowledge of Haynes’ fractured larynx, Bontempelli likely would have been handed a two-week suspension and would be unavailable for next week’s Elimination Final against GWS.

“These cases need to be decided by the facts and the facts are he had a fractured throat,” Matthews told SEN Breakfast.

“That actually is correct (that the wrong penalty was handed out). I mean, we have moved on, but we made contact with the AFL to clarify how a decision was arrived at without that full understanding.

“Nick Haynes should make All-Australian tonight, he’s had an unbelievable season and that’s put his season in jeopardy.

“The medical advice was that he had a fractured throat and it’s all on the record (that the decision was made before the medical report was released) and we agree to differ on the circumstances of timing but that was all conclusive on Monday night.”

Bontempelli last night won the AFL Coaches Association Player of the Year award and, given he’s still eligible, remains one of the favourites for the Brownlow Medal.