Crows midfielder Ebony Marinoff is free to play in Round One after the AFL Tribunal overturned her guilty verdict on Thursday night.

Marinoff was initially handed a three-match sanction following an incident involving Giant Brid Stack in the final quarter of a trial game on Sunday, January 17 and subsequently appealed the verdict.

After a week-long adjournment to review new evidence, the Tribunal concluded Marinoff was not guilty of forceful front-on contact.

Crows Head of Women’s Football Phil Harper said he believes the correct decision has been made.

“It was the long way round to get to this decision but, in the end, common sense prevailed,” Harper said.

“A person who’d shown a great amount of duty of care for the opposition player in this incident has rightly been found not guilty.

“We’re really pleased for Ebony and can’t wait to see her on the field on Saturday.

“While we agree with this outcome, Ebony and the Club feel for Brid Stack in this situation and wish her all the best.”

Adelaide will announce its Round One team on Friday afternoon, ahead of Saturday’s season opener against West Coast.