Adelaide midfielder Ben Keays in hot water after ripping off Mason Cox's protective eyewear in brawl
Adelaide midfielder Ben Keays could find himself in hot water after bizarrely ripping Mason Cox's protective glasses off his head during a wild brawl at the MCG.
Keays' Crows gave a terrific account of themselves against the AFL's ladder leaders, but were unable to hold onto a three-quarter time lead as Collingwood came from behind to run out 12. 10. (82) to 11. 14. (80) winners.
Cox lit the fuse for Collingwood in the final term, kicking two of the Magpies' five final quarter goals and was at the centre of a massive brawl following his second.
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The American big man kicked truly on a set shot and then bumped Crows youngster Josh Worrell to kick-start the brawl, with Keays running from behind and snatching his glasses off his head.
Ben Keays came from behind and ripped Cox's protective eyewear off his head during the brawl Getty
"The first thing that went by the wayside were his specks! They went flying!" Melbourne great Garry Lyon said on Fox Footy's coverage.
"The glasses are gone."
"Ben Keays grabbed them from the back!" a clearly unimpressed Nathan Buckley added.
"Never hit a guy with glasses – is that something you learn as a kid?"
Cox has worn the protective goggles since the start of last season following six different surgeries on his eyes during his career.
The American big man was left legally blind for a short period following back-to-back surgeries in 2019.
Collingwood was once again led by young gun Nick Daicos, who thrived in a midfield role with 37 disposals and a goal, while Crows skipper Jordan Dawson also finished with 37 touches.
Crows veteran Taylor Walker continued his late-career renaissance with a five-goal haul.
The Crows will return home in round 16 to take on the Kangaroos at the Adelaide Oval, while Collingwood will face the Suns at Heritage Bank Stadium.
