The AFL has released the findings of the investigation into an allegation that confidential, game-sensitive information was disclosed by Michael Talia, then a Western Bulldogs listed player, to his brother Daniel Talia from the Adelaide Football Club, prior to the second elimination Final.
The investigation found the evidence does not support any finding that the AFL Rules have been contravened by Michael Talia.
The Adelaide Football Club has always maintained there was no substance to any allegations stemming from player conversations leading up to the Elimination Final against the Western Bulldogs.
With this in mind, we welcome the League’s findings which emphatically clear defender Daniel Talia and the Club of any wrongdoing.
Kyle Cheney is regretful that banter among friends escalated into a situation which the AFL deemed worthy of an investigation.
The Club will be making no further comment.
