Carlton defender Nic Newman is dealing with a nervous wait to see if he shall be sanctioned for elbowing Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale.
Newman is definite to return below scrutiny after making contact to Neale’s chin throughout the Blues’ 26-point loss at Marvel Stadium on Friday night time.
The 2020 Brownlow medallist was given a free kick for the incident throughout the third quarter, with Lions gamers remonstrating with Newman.
A Lions participant was overheard on the published describing the hit as a “dog shot”.
The incident may very well be graded intentional conduct with low impression and excessive contact, which might lead to a one-match ban for Newman.
If he’s unavailable it might be a serious blow for the Blues who face a crunch sport in opposition to the Western Bulldogs subsequent Saturday night time.
Former Hawthorn champion Jordan Lewis believes a one-match suspension for Newman can be “correct”.
But Lions legend Jonathan Brown stated Newman ought to problem on the tribunal if he’s given a ban.
“I think he should fight it. I think it’s nothing more than a glorified push,” Brown advised Fox Footy.
“He wasn’t helped by Lachie Neale, who went to the ground reasonably easy, I would’ve thought.
“I believe I’d actually be wanting nearer at that if I used to be Carlton.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
