Fremantle’s Matthew Johnson has been handed a two-match AFL suspension for his harmful deal with on Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko.
Johnson’s preliminary deal with on Zorko slipped excessive and because the umpire blew for a free kick, the Dockers teen dumped his opponent into the bottom.
Zorko, whose head hit the turf within the deal with, was awarded a free kick and had a shot on aim from the ensuing 50-metre penalty.
The match evaluate officer charged Johnson with tough conduct, grading the incident as careless conduct, excessive influence and excessive contact.
Johnson’s ban is an extra blow for the struggling Dockers, who’ve slumped to a 2-5 begin to the season following the 48-point defeat to Brisbane.
West Coast’s Sam Petrevski-Seton was additionally hit with a tough conduct ban, suspended for one match over his deal with on Carlton’s Alex Cincotta.
The incident was assessed as careless, medium influence and excessive contact.
Petrevski-Seton’s ban causes the injury-hit Eagles additional ache after they fell to final spot on the ladder with their 108-point thrashing from the Blues.
GWS midfielder Xavier O’Halloran was fined $1500, which may be lowered to $1000 with an early responsible plea, for partaking in a melee and wrestling within the thrilling derby win over Sydney.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
