Young Tiger banned as gut-punch crackdown continues
Richmond defender Luke Trainor has received a one-match ban for striking as the AFL's crackdown on gut punches continues.
Richmond defender Luke Trainor has been hit with a one-match ban for punching West Coast Eagles forward Jack Williams during a match at the MCG on Sunday. The incident occurred in the second quarter as the two players were grappling in the goal square. Trainor's action led to Williams falling to the ground, after which Trainor left the field.
Despite Richmond coach Adem Yze's expectation of a fine, the match review officer deemed the incident as intentional conduct with medium impact and body contact, resulting in the suspension. This decision leaves Richmond in need of a tall defender for their upcoming match against Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
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