Gaz’s poor technique

GEELONG coach Chris Scott has defended Gary Ablett, saying it is poor technique rather than bad intent that has put the star under scrutiny.

Ablett and fellow Brownlow Medallist Nat Fyfe were cleared of incidents where they made high contact in matches.

The AFL called Ablett’s high forearm on North Melbourne opponent Sam Wright an intentional striking action, but ruled there was insufficient force to proceed with a charge.

It is the second week in a row that Ablett has faced match review scrutiny for high contact as he tried to block an opponent.

“(He’s) lucky in the sense he did put himself in that position,” Scott said, referring to Ablett’s technique.