It’s a compelling Thursday night clash between unbeaten Hawthorn and winless Carlton. The Hawks boast wins over Sydney and Essendon while the Blues were shock round one losers to wooden spoon contenders Richmond one week ago.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has indicated Jackson Archer’s suspension over the collision that knocked out Western Bulldogs defender Luke Cleary was based on outcome, rather than his actions alone.Archer, the son of Kangaroos legend Glenn, will miss three games after unsuccessfully challenging his rough conduct ban at the tribunal.
Clarkson and Bulldogs counterpart Luke Beveridge said post-match on Saturday the incident, where Archer’s knee hit Cleary in the head, was an unfortunate collision and the Kangaroo didn’t deserve a suspension.Both pointed out Cleary could have given away a free kick for going to ground and making contact with Archer’s legs.The match review officer graded the incident as careless conduct, high contact and severe impact, while Cleary wasn’t cited.
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