Brennan ban could end up in court

THE Western Bulldogs will consider seeking an extraordinary Supreme Court intervention, with Katie Brennan’s AFLW grand final suspension being upheld by the appeals board.

The two- game ban imposed on the Bulldogs’ skipper for rough conduct on Melbourne’s Harriet Cordner was upheld yesterday afternoon in a twohour hearing.

All four grounds of the Bull- dogs’ appeal against Tuesday night’s tribunal decision were dismissed.

However, Bulldogs president Peter Gordon has not ruled out heading to court on the eve of Saturday’s season decider against Brisbane at Ikon Park.

“Obviously, it’s a terribly disappointing decision for Katie and for her teammates and for the whole club really,” Gordon told reporters after the hearing. “We will consider our position.”

It is not immediately clear what legal options remain available to the Bulldogs.

Sydney fullback Andrew Dunkley was reported for striking James Hird in the 1996 preliminary final, only for the Swans to obtain a Supreme Court injunction preventing the case being heard until after the grand final. A Bulldogs decision is expected early today.