The AFL Players Association have taken aim at the AFL over the league’s “premature and disproportionate” decision to stand down Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn for the duration of his rape case.

Bruhn had sexual assault charges against him dropped on Tuesday after a key witness admitted to lying.

The 23-year-old will now return to pre-season training and attempt to resurrect his career after missing the entire 2025 season.

Bruhn had been stood down by the AFL since he was officially charged by police in February. But that fact was not known, given there was a suppression in order in place that prevented naming Bruhn.

The rape and intentional sexual touching charges, regarding an incident in February 2023, were formally withdrawn at Geelong Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Both Bruhn

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