AFL: Free kick awarded to Fremantle's Sean Darcy costs Collingwood victory due to Lachlan Sullivan's error.

In a controversial AFL draw between Collingwood and Fremantle, a free kick was awarded to Fremantle's Sean Darcy, costing Collingwood victory. Amidst a 25-point lead, Collingwood's Lachlan Sullivan handed the ball to teammate Nick Daicos instead of returning it to umpire Mathew Nicholls after a ball-up call. Nicholls penalized Sullivan, giving Darcy a free shot at goal, which he made. The AFL has since confirmed that the umpire's decision was made correctly.