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Anna Harrington

Nasty Petty sledge was provoked: Zorko

Dayne Zorko regrets his sledge to Harrison Petty, but says he was provoked. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Brisbane skipper Dayne Zorko admits his personal sledge that reduced Melbourne defender Harrison Petty to tears crossed the line, but insists he was provoked into the comment.

The Demons' thumping win over Brisbane on Friday night was overshadowed by Zorko's comment to Petty about a family member that left the 22-year-old in tears at three-quarter-time.

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