It's difficult to take such a drastic step now, though I think the AFL should review the severity of penalties in the off season.
Once again I fairly and squarely think this was an intentional swing at the face irrespective of motivation (and I appreciate others may not), and these sorts of acts should result in much harsher penalties than they currently receive. But, Whately is silly to suggest anything other than the norm should be given out for this particular incident.