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Coach rips ‘egregious injustice’ behind Cat’s secretive 12-month absence — AFL Daily
Geelong coach Chris Scott is ready to welcome back Tanner Bruhn following a “egregious injustice” last year.
Bruhn missed the entire 2025 season while facing sexual assault chargers that were eventually dropped in November after a witness admitted to lying about the evidence.
The 23-year old made his unofficial return to the field in a new role across halfback in last week’s practice match against Carlton ahead of the Cats’ season-opening clash with Gold Coast on Friday night.
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Scott backs Cat ahead of his first AFL game in 17 months
Tanner Bruhn is set to make his AFL return for the Cats
GEELONG'S Tanner Bruhn is set for his first AFL game in 17 months after missing the entire 2025 season while facing criminal charges, which were eventually dropped in November.
Bruhn was stood down by the AFL when charged in early 2025 with sexual assault offences and he did not play at any level after the Cats' practice match against Hawthorn on February 17 last year.
Prosecutors withdrew all the charges on November 11, and the 23-year-old immediately returned to full training with the Cats' AFL program, with the League confirming he was free to play.
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Scott welcomes Bruhn return after 'egregious injustice' of rape charge
Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn (left) will play his first AFL game in over 12 months after what his coach Chris Scott (right) deemed to be an "egregious" injustice. (Getty Images)
Geelong coach Chris Scott has confirmed Tanner Bruhn will play his first AFL match in 17 months this weekend after missing all of last season due to police charges.
Bruhn was charged with rape and intentional sexual touching, before charges were dropped last November when a key witness admitted to lying.
Scott called the saga "one of the most egregious injustices I can think of in the game".
Geelong's Tanner Bruhn is set for his first AFL game in 17 months after suffering the "egregious" injustice of being accused of rape, his coach says.
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