This is a very weird story. [All ensuing quotes from the report on AFL website]
Why does Sidarse take an Uber with Dunn in breach of Covid rules, leave Howe's place alone presumably and "then travelled to former Magpies footballer and now staff member Daniel Wells' home in Williamstown"? Even though, "Wells is not among Collingwood's approved staff who can be in contact with the playing group."
So is Sidearse homeless or something? Then he ends being picked up by the cops and " transporting him home on Sunday morning in a heavily intoxicated state." Not to mention near naked. What on earth was he doing?
But:
"To his credit, Steele considered what was in the best interests of the code and Collingwood," Magpies football boss Geoff Walsh said of a potential appeal.
"Firstly, he accepts that he made some poor decisions but he also feels it is the right thing to accept the punishment, a greater punishment than most believe is fair, to avoid a distraction that could create difficulties for the competition and his teammates.
"That's the sort of person Steele is."
What a hero! (He's been suspended for 4 weeks for severe breaches of AFL protocols but what a great role-model, and Vice-Captain).