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CibbuanoKing to miss four matches
June 9th 2009 02:33
ST KILDA ruckman Steven King will miss the next four matches after deciding to accept his suspension for his off-the-ball clash with North Melbourne midfielder Sam Power.
King would have been risking a six-match ban had he elected to challenge his charge of engaging in rough conduct at the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night.
The tribunal will hear two cases with Port Adelaide defender Toby Thurstans to challenge a fine for making negligent contact with a field umpire while Essendon ruckman Patrick Ryder will contest a charge of engaging in rough conduct against Adelaide youngster Patrick Dangerfield.
Thurstans was offered a $1950 fine which could be increased to $2600.
Ryder could have accepted a one-match ban but could now also miss the round 13 clash against arch-rivals Carlton if suspended.
The Bombers can't afford to lose Ryder given that their other ruckmen in David Hille, Jason Laycock and Tom Bellchambers are on the sidelines with long-term injuries.
Meanwhile, Port's Nick Lower accepted a reprimand and 93.75 demerit points towards for striking Fremantle midfielder Paul Haselby.
King would have been risking a six-match ban had he elected to challenge his charge of engaging in rough conduct at the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night.
The tribunal will hear two cases with Port Adelaide defender Toby Thurstans to challenge a fine for making negligent contact with a field umpire while Essendon ruckman Patrick Ryder will contest a charge of engaging in rough conduct against Adelaide youngster Patrick Dangerfield.
Thurstans was offered a $1950 fine which could be increased to $2600.
Ryder could have accepted a one-match ban but could now also miss the round 13 clash against arch-rivals Carlton if suspended.
The Bombers can't afford to lose Ryder given that their other ruckmen in David Hille, Jason Laycock and Tom Bellchambers are on the sidelines with long-term injuries.
Meanwhile, Port's Nick Lower accepted a reprimand and 93.75 demerit points towards for striking Fremantle midfielder Paul Haselby.
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