Harrison Petty Biography

Dayne Zorko says he will speak to Noah Answerth after the defender taunted Melbourne forward Harrison Petty during the Lions' win.

Referencing a 2022 match-up where a Zorko comment – for which he later apologised – resulted in the Demon crying on-field, Answerth rubbed his eyes at Petty as if to suggest tears.

"I'll probably go have a word with him. That's not the way we want to win," Zorko told ABC Radio post-match.

"Heat of the moment, stuff happens. I'm sure he'd have fixed it up after the game."

Melbourne is adamant that Harrison Petty will be staying with the club despite strong interest from Adelaide.

"We've had a number of chats with Harrison. We understand Harrison's a really good player – that's why Adelaide would like to get him and that's why we're keeping him," Demons list manager Tim Lamb said.

"He's aware of our position and we'll work to having him not only for the next two years but an extended period after that."

An incident involving Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko is set to be investigated by the AFL after Melbourne defender Harrison Petty was left in tears at the Gabba.

An emotional Petty was surrounded by teammates at three-quarter time after what Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin described as an "inappropriate" comment about a family member.

Dayne Zorko apologises publicly for an "inappropriate comment" he made to Melbourne defender Harrison Petty during Brisbane's clash with the Lions.

Zorko was confronted on the full-time siren by a host of Demons, led by full-back Steven May, before he went over to Petty for a long conversation.

"I'm remorseful for my actions and take full responsibility for the hurt caused to Harrison, his family and the Melbourne Football Club," Zorko said in a statement.

"In reflection, I understand I need to be a better leader, and have spoken with the Club who have reinforced this."

Harrison Petty makes his AFL debut for Melbourne at the MCG with 11 disposals (7 kicks and 4 handballs), 4 marks and 2 tackles in a 2-point loss to St Kilda.

Harrison Petty extends his contract to remain at the Demons until the end of 2020.

"Harrison is developing well at Casey as a key defender and shows all the signs of a potential AFL defender in the future," Melbourne football manager Josh Mahoney said.

Harrison Petty suffers a concussion during match simulation at the Demons' training camp in Maroochydore.

Petty went to ground after colliding with a teammate going for the ball and did not get up for a period of time afterwards, before being put on a stretcher and taken from the field.