Pane argued that it was possible to see a rake up over Neale’s eyes, and an immediate reaction from Neale when this occurred. Toby Greene will not play for Greater Western Sydney in Saturday's preliminary final against Collingwood after the AFL appeals board upholds his one-match suspension. Former Melbourne forward Garry Lyon said he didn't believe there had been a "witch hunt" for Greene. "There's a compounding factor that's happened in this decision no doubt," he said. Mornington man Terrence Payne was working as a security guard at Zagame's Caulfield restaurant in May 2014, when he was assaulted by Greene and a friend after they were refused service of alcohol. “Green said he was trying to knock the ball away, he thought it was bobbling around and he wanted to keep it in there. "I can't believe Toby went there again, to be honest. Greene’s suspension becomes the second one handed out this weekend with Geelong forward Tom Hawkins handed a one-week suspension. Pane further said that Lachie Neale’s evidence was “vague”, and little weight should be given to it by the members of the tribunal. "The plaintiff was dragged down stairs, repeatedly punched and kicked, struck with a crutch, pushed to the ground, pinned on the ground, and placed in a choke-hold and/or headlock manoeuvre using legs," the court documents show. Greene’s punishment for that incident amounted to a sizable financial penalty, but the AFL’s counsel did not request the Tribunal to suspend him. Greene plead not guilty to the charge of making contact to Neale’s eye, and his defence also put forward that if contact had been made, it should be considered careless, rather than intentional. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. The Roar 17th September, 2019. "If Tom Hawkins gets one week for what he's just done and you're comparing that to that, that is an absolute joke that Toby Greene is going. Greene came under fire after appearing to throw his fist in the direction of a prone Lions star Lachie Neale who was trapped under a pack. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Greene said that he saw the ball ‘bobble’ and moved his hand towards the ball, but couldn’t reach it, and so drew his hand back. AFL player Toby Greene faces legal action over attack victim's PTSD. Michael Voss tipped to be next North Melbourne Kangaroos coach, Tim Watson's warning on Essendon coaching plan: 'This could be disastrous', Essendon announce coaching succession plan with Ben Rutten to take over in 2021, First AFL Grand Final ever to be played in the Sunshine State, Ash Barty to present premiership cup if Richmond Tigers win, Voss tipped to be next North Melbourne coach. featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. “There’s no doubt that last week the vision was more damning what happened with Marcus Bontempelli. Mr Payne is seeking a payout for loss of income up until the age of 67, as well as medical expenses and other damages.