Melbourne defender Steven May fined for simulating injury, awarded free kick under dangerous tackle rule amid concussion crackdown.

Melbourne defender Steven May has been fined for staging a "disgraceful" act during a match against North Melbourne, where he pushed his head into the ground to appear hurt and was awarded a free kick under the league's dangerous tackle rule. May can accept a $1250 fine with an early plea or risk a $1875 fine if he challenges it. This incident occurred amidst a league-wide crackdown on head contact and concussion awareness.