'Unjust' if Milne not allowed to play

Steven Milne. Picture: Norm Oorloff Source: Herald Sun

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou expects Stephen Milne to play again this season.

Demetriou supported Milne being stood down indefinitely following rape charges, but said it would be unjust to not allow him to play when ready.

While little is expected to change in Milne's legal situation between now and the end of the season, Demetriou denied his stance was contradictory.

"I think it's highly likely that he will (play)," Demetriou said.

"He has a mention hearing (on July 5) which will then set a date for a committal, that committal hearing could be early next year.

"It would be unjust if he's right to play and it's deemed by the St Kilda Football Club that he is ready to play, that he be deprived of that opportunity to resume his career.

"He is innocent until proven guilty, but that will be monitored.

"His frame of mind may be different in a few weeks. It may be right, it might not be right."

Demetriou said it was appropriate for Milne to miss this afternoon's clash with Melbourne.

"We have in the past not stood down players and allowed them to play in different situations," he told ABC radio.

"This is a very serious, serious charge. This is probably one of the most serious charges that I can remember that we've had to encounter in my time.

" ... It's appropriate to have a pause, out of respect for everyone involved in the situation, particularly the woman involved.

"I think it takes the heat out of a lot of the emotion that surrounds this."

If Milne is committed to stand trial, the AFL's Respect and Responsibility policy states his contract with St Kilda could be terminated.

But Demetriou said Milne would not automatically be suspended.

"It depends on the situation and the seriousness of the offence," he said.
 

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