The Serve

Seven boycott to end

It appears Channel Seven’s decision to permanently withhold information regarding the medical records of players from a Melbourne-based club will be enough to see the players agree to co-operate with the AFL broadcast partner.

AFL Players Association CEO Brendon Gale says he hopes the fortnight long saga comes to an end and service will resume as normal.

“Channel Seven’s decision to withdraw its opposition to a permanent court injunction, combined with the statement of regret, has been accepted by the AFLPA executive as an admission of an error of judgment by Channel Seven,” Gale told AAP.

“The executive has recommended that all AFL players similarly accept the station’s regret and that we all move on to focus on the exciting finals series ahead.”