Jessica Allan was charged with violent behavior during the Bulldogs game.
Adelaide has decided not to appeal the three-game penalty handed out by the AFLW Tribunal on Tuesday night.
Allen was charged with violent conduct after an altercation in the first quarter of Friday’s triumph at Norwood Oval involving Western Bulldogs player Kirsten McLeod.
The incident was classified as careless high contact with severe impact by the Match Review Officer, and the Club’s legal counsel unsuccessfully sought for the classification to be reduced from serious.
Crows Head of Women’s Football Phil Harper said after exploring a number of avenues, the Club accepted the sanction, albeit strongly maintained a two-game ban would have been more appropriate.
“Firstly, it goes without saying player welfare must always be the top priority and we send our best wishes to Kirsten McLeod with her recovery,” Harper said.
“We also acknowledge the delicate nature of concussion, as well as the current industry landscape.
“However, we are extremely disappointed with the three-game penalty, which equates to one-third of the season, and how it compares in practice to other incidents across the AFL and AFLW.”
“While we accept the incident warranted a penalty, we firmly believe it was an innocuous football action with incidental contact, and Najwa’s intention to cause harm was never present.”
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