Harrison Jones will miss Essendon’s Dreamtime at the ‘G clash this Saturday night against Richmond, as the key forward has been given a one-match suspension for a dangerous tackle on North Melbourne’s Zac Fisher.
The incident occurred in the second quarter of Essendon’s 40-point victory, when Jones tackled Fisher with a swinging dump, causing Fisher’s head to make contact with the ground. This action was classified as careless conduct with medium impact and high contact, leading to the one-match ban. Unless Essendon challenges the decision, Jones will be sidelined for the marquee event against the Tigers.
Harrison Jones has received a one-match suspension for this incident involving Zac Fisher.
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In the same match, North Melbourne forward Paul Curtis was fined for tripping Essendon’s Ben Hobbs in the third quarter. Curtis faces a $1250 fine with an early plea, which increases to $1875 if he unsuccessfully contests the decision.
Additionally, the Adelaide Oval match between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn saw four charges, two involving Brownlow contender Zak Butters. Butters was fined $3125 for a first-quarter melee and $10000 for rough conduct on Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek in the third quarter. Early pleas could reduce these fines to $1875 and $6250, respectively. Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan was fined $1250 for his role in the melee, and Port Adelaide’s Willem Drew received a $2500 fine for careless, low impact, high contact on Hawthorn’s Jai Newcombe, which could be reduced with an early plea.
