A look at send-off options the AFL could introduceShould players like Tom Bugg be red-carded? "I understand it's emotive, but it's emotive also to end up in hospital with a broken jaw and your teeth caved in. Like those of the Perth-based commentators who trod carefully around Gaff's guilt, instead victim-blaming the Dockers for their instinctive reaction which was to make Gaff's life as miserable as possible when he was on the field.A number of recent cases are raising the question of whether rules should try to even things out when players are knocked out of games.The same commentators defended the West Coast official who berated TV cameramen while filming Eagles' star Nick Natanui at an airport after he had suffered a season-ending knee injury, an absurd overreaction for which the club very belatedly apologised.West Coast is a big club in what can sometimes seem a very small town. news.com.au August 10, 2018 7:29am Not merely because of the close results, because of the engrossing contests that needed more regulations like the Master Chef judges needed more dessert.Instead, the rule change that will be discussed ad nauseam on the game's exhaustive — and, as often, exhausting — 24/7 media platforms in coming days is an old chestnut, the send-off.Brayshaw was taken to hospital in an ambulance with a suspected broken jaw. "When asked for his version of the incident, Gaff said: "It's hard to say … it is what it is and what will happen will happen. When you do, who will you give it to?A Gabba grand final shows the AFL is following its heart over its head'Economy held together with duct tape' as Australia officially enters recessionLive: Summer should be treated with as much caution as winter, Coatsworth saysThe economy's going backwards – here's how it might affect youAFL grand final to be played at the Gabba, with decider leaving Melbourne for first timeAnalysis: A Gabba grand final shows the AFL is following its heart over its headMany withdrawing super early underestimate impact on retirement balanceThe Catholic school system that takes from the poor to give to the rich'I hope she returns my call': NSW Premier rebukes Qld Premier over border silence'Coffin confessor' paid to drop bombshells from beyond the grave at clients' funeralsBrisbane will host this year's AFL grand final. He's not feeling great at the moment,” he said.He said while the punch looked intentional, ''I'm not really sure it was''.Meanwhile, Nathan Jones has also backed a send-off rule. It's not really what you expect when you go to play football. When you do, who will you give it to?Drop in quality checks on aged homecare providers despite $6.5 million funding, inquiry toldGovernment announces financial support for Australians stranded overseasAdelaide Oval dealt double blow as report questions hotel loan securityCrossbenchers accuse major parties of teaming up to loosen political donation laws Andrew Brayshaw's family 'rattled' by Gaff's shocking punch. But Mills wasn't seriously hurt, in contrast with what happened to Brayshaw.As talkback radio and social media swirled with suggestions that police involvement was needed in AFL matches, 18-year-old Brayshaw underwent surgery on Sunday night to help re-set his fractured jaw and caved-in teeth.It now seems unlikely he will play again this year. Andrew Brayshaw recovering at home after surgery, will miss rest of the season Hit by West Coast's Andrew Gaff likely to be referred straight to AFL tribunal Ex-Eagles coach Mick Malthouse thinks Gaff will be suspended for up to five weeks If supporters can still find heroism in such an act of blatant thuggery — regardless of which guernsey the offender was wearing — then as fans we have not evolved as far as we would like to think.The AFL's Perth Derby and Adelaide Showdown are now the most bitter and boisterous of any of the AFL's rivalries. Andrew Brayshaw (born 8 November 1999) ... Gaff was subsequently suspended for eight AFL matches, while Brayshaw suffered a fractured jaw and three dislodged teeth. August 6, 2018 — 9.29am. The tears welled.Gaff deserves no pity. The argument has boiled in the AFL for years.The naysayers believe the red card is too punitive, the proponents argue — with more cause after Sunday— the victim deserves instant justice. It's not very palatable,” he said.Back in 2008, Hall was suspended for seven weeks.