Mitch Robinson says he’s “very upset” with the AFL Tribunal’s decision to uphold his one-week suspension for making front-on contact with Port Adelaide’s Xavier Duursma.
Robinson last night was unsuccessful in overturning his ban at the tribunal.
The Brisbane veteran found himself in hot water when he made front-on contact with Duursma as the pair competed for a loose ball.
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The incident resulted in Duursma being substituted out of the match with a collarbone injury, and it remains to be seen whether the Port Adelaide young gun plays in round two.
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During the tribunal, part of the Lions’ argument was that Robinson’s teammate Dan McStay pushed Duursma just before the contact was made.
“Very upset with that decision,” Robinson wrote on Twitter.
“Unfortunately bracing for contact in a contested game comes with a price now. Although, I appreciate the tribunal considering our case!”
Meanwhile, West Coast Eagles small forward Willie Rioli successfully appealed his one-match suspension at the tribunal.
Rioli was late to a marking contest before he collided with Gold Coast Suns midfielder Matt Rowell.
The result freed Rioli for West Coast’s clash with North Melbourne at Docklands Stadium on Sunday, with the tribunal deeming the forward had not engaged in rough conduct and that his action was “not unreasonable”.
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