A WOORINEN Tiger has been suspended for two weeks after careless contact was made on the head of a Nyah Nyah West United player.
Tiger Kane Donnan was cited for the incident in Sunday’s semi-final showdown and then sent off the field.
It was alleged Donnan put his arm out with a clenched fist, hitting another player in the head.
Central Murray Football Netball League (CMFNL) chairperson John Brookshaw said the tribunal will treat all offences seriously.
“Any sort of head high hit, accidental or careless, is dangerous in our sport so we will deal with it if one is reported,” he said.
“The umpires have a duty of care to the players, and they are going to protect the players when they see this.
“It is a warning to all players, you can’t attack a person’s head.”
Colt banned for racial vilification
A LAKE Boga colts player has worked with a conciliation board to attempt to resolve the issue of racial vilification.
The player has not reappeared for the Magpies this year, and will now front a cultural awareness program before Christmas, according to CMFNL chairperson John Brookshaw.
“The AFL were successful in their conciliation and the players have accepted the penalties,” he said.
“I am happy with the outcome.”
Tigers fall by a point
WOORINEN Tigers have missed out on qualifying for the grand final by one point.
The youth girls side took on undefeated Castlemaine at the weekend, falling short 5.2.32 to 5.1.31 in a thriller.
The Tigers and Castlemaine are the clear favourites for the flag, but no one could have predicted just how close the match could be.
It was a contest where shots on goal meant everything, with one less for the Tigers meaning they crashed to a loss.
