Footy world’s scathing review of Joe Daniher after diving incident

Lions star Joe Daniher is facing a reprimand from the AFL after an ugly moment where he has been accused of taking a dive.

The gun goalkicker’s forwards tumble during his team’s monster win over Geelong on Thursday has been described as a “form of cheating” by footy legend Garry Lyon.

Daniher was awarded a controversial free kick when Cats defender Lachie Henderson appeared to make incidental contact with his back during a marking contest deep in Brisbane’s forward line late in the second quarter.

Replays showed Daniher falling forwards. He went on to kick a goal seconds later as the Lions continued to pile pain on the Cats.

There is speculation Daniher will likely be cited by AFL Match Review Officer Michael Christian for his potential act of staging, triggering a $1000 fine.

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Joe Daniher takes a dive. Photo: Kayo.Source:Supplied

Lyon questioned two incidents involving Daniher where he appeared to exaggerate contact during the match.

“I didn’t like it. I put my hand up as someone that did it themselves, I include myself in this,” he said on SEN Breakfast.

“It’s a form of cheating.

“There was no contact, he just flopped himself forward. Lachie Henderson’s look summed it up. Then he went back and kicked the goal.

“A minute later he took a bit of a bump and went to ground, then held his head. I thought he’s in all sorts of trouble. In the corner of the screen you just saw him look up and then he jumped and ran and kicked a goal.

“You don’t need to do that, Joe doesn’t need to do that.”

Fox Footy analyst David King said the AFL should consider heavier punishments to stop players from staging.

“It’s a cheap way to get a goal. It’s $1000 (fine) every week, he’ll get done for that for sure. It’s a goal in a pivotal moment in this game,” the North Melbourne great said.

“I don’t know what the answer is – they laughed about it after half-time – but it’s not a laughing matter really. For the cost of $1000 you’re doing that every week.”

Richmond legend Matthew Richardson also said he’d previously been guilty of committing the same cardinal sin during commentary for Channel 7.

“That’s not a free kick,” he said.

“Joe knew he was in trouble with his positioning and, I’ve done that as a forward. You know you’re in trouble so you just don’t push back and he’s milked the free kick. Every forward has done it.”

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