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Brisbane forward Joe Daniher has been fined for staging during the Lions' AFL defeat of Geelong at the Gabba.

Star Brisbane forward Joe Daniher has been fined for staging during the Lions' comprehensive AFL win against Geelong.

The Lions spearhead was rewarded with a free kick during the second quarter at the Gabba on Thursday night, with match review officer Michael Christian offering a $1500 fine which can be downgraded to $1000 if Daniher accepts an early guilty plea.

Daniher appeared to throw himself forward in a marking contest, with Geelong defender Lachie Henderson bemused by the umpire's verdict to pay his opponent a free kick.

Former Essendon forward Daniher converted the free kick, booting one of his four goals to help the Lions to a memorable 44-point win.

Several media commentators questioned the Daniher's tactics but the 27-year-old is not the first player to try and play for a free kick.

Meanwhile, star Geelong defender Tom Stewart copped a $1500 for wrestling with dynamic Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron during the second term.

The match became heated when Stewart threw Cameron to the ground, with the Lions star earning a free kick and a 50m penalty.