But Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna is hopeful his young custodian’s Olympic dreams are not shattered and he has noted the support and sympathy for the Olyroo.

He said: “Danny has admitted he did wrong but we don’t want the boy’s (Olympic) dream to be taken away. He’s played every single game in the build up.

“Also, I saw on the internet that there were more than a thousand or so signatures on a ‘Save Danny’ petition or article. I’ve already said that Danny is the most popular player with the public here on the Coast. He’s a real punters’ favourite as well as being a great goalkeeper.”

Vukovic’s appeal will be heard at FFA headquarters tonight with fellow Mariner Sasho Petrovski facing a rap for an alleged abusive gesture towards a match official in the grand final.