The independent MRP considered an incident in or around the 87th minute of Sydney FC’s (Sydney) Isuzu UTE A-League Men Match against Western Sydney Wanderers FC on Saturday, 19 October 2024, Max Burgess (Burgess) received a direct red card.
In accordance with the Regulations, the MRP has the authority to consider the incident as Burgess was issued with a direct red card by the Referee.
The MRP determined that Burgess committed the offence of “Serious Foul play (e.g. when challenging for the ball)”. The Minimum Sanction for the offence is a one (1) match suspension, being the Mandatory Match Suspension.
The MRP confirmed that Burgess will serve a suspension of one (1) match for the offence, before being available for Sydney’s Isuzu UTE A-League Men match against Brisbane Roar FC on Friday, 1 November 2024.
