Thu. Nov 21st, 2024
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A rare interchange infringement by North Melbourne in the final minute has handed Sydney the opportunity to snatch victory in their round 10 clash.

North Melbourne led by three points as the time remaining ticked below a minute, when a stoppage was forced deep inside Sydney’s attacking 50.

The umpire stopped play to receive communication through his earpiece, after which he awarded Sydney a free kick and 50 metre penalty to hand Hayden McLean a shot from the goalsquare.

McLean converted and the Swans saw out the three point win.

It turned out the free kick was awarded because North Melbourne had used their 76th interchange for the match — one more than the allotted 75.

North Melbourne fans vented their frustration at the final siren, some booing the match officials and throwing rubbish onto the playing field.

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