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CibbuanoRyder escapes suspension
June 9th 2009 11:22
ESSENDON is breathing a sigh of relief after big man Patrick Ryder was cleared of engaging in rough conduct at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
The loss of Ryder would have been disastrous for the Bombers who are already without ruckmen David Hille, Jason Laycock and Tom Bellchambers who are sidelined with long-term injuries.
Ryder was contesting a one-match ban for a bump on Adelaide youngster Patrick Dangerfield and faced a two-match suspension if found guilty.
The Dons successfully argued that the force applied when shepherding Dangerfield was not unreasonable in the circumstances and that any contact to the head was accidental.
Meanwhile, Port Adelaide's Toby Thurstans failed to overturn a fine for making negligent contact with an umpire and will have to pay $2600.
The loss of Ryder would have been disastrous for the Bombers who are already without ruckmen David Hille, Jason Laycock and Tom Bellchambers who are sidelined with long-term injuries.
Ryder was contesting a one-match ban for a bump on Adelaide youngster Patrick Dangerfield and faced a two-match suspension if found guilty.
The Dons successfully argued that the force applied when shepherding Dangerfield was not unreasonable in the circumstances and that any contact to the head was accidental.
Meanwhile, Port Adelaide's Toby Thurstans failed to overturn a fine for making negligent contact with an umpire and will have to pay $2600.
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