AFL Pitch Invader Conor Clarke Faces Lifetime Ban

Conor Clarke, brother of Western Bulldogs player Charlie Clarke and friend of Collingwood's Brayden Maynard, received a lifetime ban from the AFL for invading the field during the Collingwood vs. North Melbourne game. Despite attempts to re-enter the stadium, Clarke faces a hefty $11,000 fine and a potential review of the ban in five years. The incident, where Clarke ran onto the field 'just for a laugh,' led to his exclusion from future AFL/AFLW matches, as the league takes a strict stance against such actions. This case adds to a series of pitch invasions this season, signaling the league's zero-tolerance policy towards such behavior.