Dan Butler tackle on Nick Blakey, video, reportable offence, how many weeks, Tribunal guidelines, dangerous tackles, MRO

The debate around what constitutes a dangerous tackle has once again flared, with St Kilda’s Dan Butler at its centre this time around.

Butler’s tackle on Sydney’s Nick Blakey in the third quarter struck a chord almost immediately, which was added to when the Swans’ dashing defender was subbed out.

There are two potential factors that could save Butler from a ban, however, or at the very least aid the Saints in what would be a near-certain AFL Tribunal appeal.

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First, while Blakey underwent a Head Impact Assessment, he was not found to be concussed.

Instead, he was subbed out due to a toe injury, with the Swans already aware he would miss at least 15 minutes due to HIA protocol and opting to sub in Joel…