Richmond ahead Tom Lynch has been despatched straight to the AFL Tribunal for the bump that concussed Western Bulldogs defender Alex Keath on Saturday evening.
Lynch is dealing with a minimal three-match suspension after electing to bump as an alternative of going for the mark within the first quarter of the five-point loss.
Keath was working with the flight of the ball and did not have an opportunity to guard himself as Lynch made contact.
He was dominated out for the remainder of the sport with concussion.
The incident was assessed as careless conduct, extreme impression and excessive contact.
But any ban will not affect Lynch’s availability, given he’s already set to overlook an prolonged interval because of a damaged foot.
Nevertheless, Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is bound to be miffed that Lynch will obtain a suspension.
Following the loss to the Bulldogs, Hardwick expressed displeasure that Lynch’s collision with Keath was even being talked about with regard to a potential suspension.
“What for? For being tough in the contest?” Hardwick mentioned.
Adelaide’s Jake Soligo has been slapped with a $2500 tremendous for making contact with a objective umpire whereas celebrating his soccered objective.
He can escape with a $1500 tremendous with an early plea.
Port Adelaide ruckman Scott Lycett can settle for a $2000 tremendous with an early plea for his tough conduct cost on Sydney’s Lance Franklin.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
