(Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)But the ghosts of last September linger, after Elliott was denied a free-kick at a crucial juncture of Collingwood's heart-breaking preliminary final loss to Brisbane. The AFL never publicly clarified its stance on the incident in the aftermath, leaving the black-and-white army seething over summer. "The AFL, there's a lot of grey area in our rules. Elliott takes a mark amid his strong performance in the preliminary final against the Lions. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)Elliott, who kicked a game-high four goals in the preliminary final, would have had a relatively straightforward shot to put his side within six points.