Young Dog's brain fade causes all-in brawl

Young Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy has landed in hot water after a dangerous late bump on Collingwood's Brayden Maynard on Friday night.

The act occurred early in the first term at Marvel Stadium, with Darcy jumping into Maynard's back as he took a mark just outside Collingwood's forward 50.

Maynard went straight down onto the turf, where he lay in pain.

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An all-in brawl ensued, as Maynard collected himself and was awarded a 50-metre penalty for the act.

After Maynard went back to slot the goal, he was quickly forced off the ground to undertake a SCAT5 concussion test.

It was Maynard's third goal for the season and 20th for his career.

The Pies defender eventually returned to the bench later in the first term, passing his HIA.

When he did get back on the ground, he was welcomed with cheers from the Magpies faithful.

The issue for Darcy, if he is cited by the MRO, is that he didn't throw an arm up to attempt to spoil the ball.

The act could see him handed a two week suspension, if the act is deemed careless.

Meantime, Dog Taylor Duryea will also be in trouble after a off-the-ball arm on Pie Nick Daicos.

It also occurred in the first term, with Daicos and Duryea going at in behind play.

Daicos fell to his knees and attempted to drag Duryea with him, but the Bulldogs defender used his let arm to smack and shrug the midfielder off.

The Pies received a free kick and booted a goal.

The umpire also alerted Duryea that he had been put on report for the act, but it likely to receive nothing more than a fine.