North Melbourne star Jy Simpkin has slammed the "laughable" AFL match review process after teammate Paul Curtis failed to overturn a three-match suspension at the tribunal.
Curtis was charged with rough conduct and offered the ban after his tackle last Saturday left West Coast's Hamish Davis with concussion.
The action was deemed careless conduct, severe impact and high contact.
Curtis, who did not give evidence at Tuesday's tribunal hearing, argued through his counsel Justin Graham KC against both the "rough conduct" charge and "severe impact" grading.
Graham said a "low impact" grading was more appropriate, while claiming ball carrier Davis's momentum was a significant factor in the incident.
But the tribunal dismissed North Melbourne's arguments and upheld the suspension.
Simpkin later took to Instagram to vent his frustration with the decision.
