Dr Bruce Reid applied today for the AFL Commission to refer the hearing of this matter under the powers conferred by the AFL rules to take place before an independent and qualified person such as a recently retired Supreme Court Judge.

The Commissioners dismissed the application.

Counsel for Dr Reid applied for a prompt release of the transcript of argument and the Commissioners ruling to enable the early issue of Supreme Court proceedings seeking judicial review of the decision and the appointment of a recently retired Surpeme Court judge to hear and decide the charges against Dr Reid.

Dr Reid is adamant that he is innocent and wishes to defend the allegations against him in a public hearing.

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