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GWS forward Brown faces three-match ban for high bump

GWS are set to be without forward Callum Brown for three AFL matches after he was cited for his high bump on Sydney's Tom McCartin.

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AFL won't appeal tribunal call on Charlie Cameron

The AFL believed Charlie Cameron should have received a suspension for his tackle on Jake Lever but won't appeal the tribunal's call to downgrade it to a fine.

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Demons to challenge Pickett suspension at AFL tribunal

Melbourne will head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Kysaiah Pickett's one-match ban, while Carlton have accepted Lachie Fogarty's suspension.

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Pickett handed one-match ban as Crow plays down clash

Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is facing another ban for a high bump, despite Adelaide midfielder Jake Soligo insisting there wasn't much in the incident.

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Webster cops huge ban in AFL's concussion crackdown

The AFL's bid to crackdown on concussion has meant St Kilda's Jimmy Webster received a far greater suspension than he would have even 12 months ago.

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Webster faces big ban, 'please explain' for Clarkson

Two St Kilda players were on the receiving end of a spray from North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson after Jimmy Webster's heavy bump on Jy Simpkin.

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Cats' Brad Close avoids dangerous tackle charge

Geelong forward Brad Close has not been suspended for his tackle on Sydney defender Aaron Francis, as the action was not considered careless.

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Swans' Wicks banned, Jarrod Berry report thrown out

Brisbane's Jarrod Berry is free to face St Kilda after his match day rough conduct report was thrown out but Sydney's Sam Wicks copped a two-match striking ban.

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Richmond's Mansell loses appeal against three-match ban

Richmond's Rhyan Mansell has failed to get his three-match suspension for rough conduct reduced at the AFL appeals board.

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Jacob Van Rooyen's striking suspension upheld at AFL tribunal despite outcry from former players

Jacob van Rooyen fails to get his controversial two-match ban for striking overturned, and the Melbourne club confirms it will appeal against the AFL tribunal’s decision.

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Swans' injury crisis deepens with Robbie Fox concussed

Sydney coach John Longmire is demanding a better performance from his players in Saturday's clash with GWS despite the team nursing a big injury toll.

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Duncan cleared as Jonas, Ward handed AFL bans

Tom Jonas and Callan Ward have been handed one-match AFL bans for rough conduct but Mitch Duncan is free to play next week after a collision with Robbie Fox.

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Saints' Caminiti, Bombers' Merrett set for AFL tribunal

The AFL tribunal could be set for a long night with St Kilda's Anthony Caminiti to face his striking charge and Essendon captain Zach Merrett to fight his ban.

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Saints' Caminiti facing ban for off-the-ball hit

St Kilda forward Anthony Caminiti faces scrutiny over a high hit that left Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy concussed in Sunday's clash at Adelaide Oval.

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Essendon skipper suspended for Collingwood blockbuster

Essendon captain Zach Merrett has been offered a one-match AFL ban for rough conduct after his dangerous tackle on Melbourne's Tom Sparrow.

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Injured Richmond star Lynch out for three months

Injured Richmond star Tom Lynch will be sidelined for at least three months as his coach Damien Hardwick expressed surprise he was charged by the AFL.

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Adelaide's McAdam has three-game ban appeal dismissed

Adelaide forward Shane McAdam's challenge to a three-game suspension for his bump on the Giants' Jacob Wehr has been tossed out by the AFL appeals board.

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Adelaide Crows to appeal against Shane McAdam's three-game ban for bump on Giants' Jacob Wehr

Adelaide will challenge Shane McAdam's three-match ban for rough conduct, after the AFL tribunal rejects the Crows' submission that his bump on GWS' Jacob Wehr was "entirely fair" because it did not involve the head.

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Adelaide appeal against McAdam's three-game suspension

AFL great Michael Voss has declared the bump officially dead, as Adelaide appeal against the three-game suspension handed out to Shane McAdam for rough conduct.

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Adelaide’s Shane McAdam receives three-game ban for high bump

Adelaide forward Shane McAdam has been banned for three games by the AFL Tribunal after using Kysaiah Pickett's bump as part of his defence.

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Adelaide's McAdam banned for three games by high bump

In an early test of the AFL's match review system, Adelaide's Shane McAdam has been banned for three games by the tribunal for his high bump on an opponent.

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Concussion experts call for tougher AFL penalties after Kysaiah Pickett’s high bump

Leading concussion experts have called for stiffer sanction, arguing the Melbourne player should have been banned for at least four matches

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Georgie Prespakis banned for dump tackle

Geelong's Georgie Prespakis has been suspended for a dangerous tackle while Collingwood captain Steph Chiocci and Essendon's Daria Bannister were also banned.

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Lions hope to free Berry for AFL prelim

Brisbane skipper Dayne Zorko is hopeful Jarrod Berry will receive a tribunal reprieve to feature in Friday's AFL preliminary final.

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Demons' Harmes avoids suspension for hit

Melbourne's James Harmes has escaped with a fine for his hit on Sydney's Jake Lloyd and will be free to play against Brisbane in their AFL semi-final.

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