Overview
- Joel Amartey has been suspended for three matches following a high bump on Carlton's Jordan Boyd, which left Boyd concussed.
- Justin McInerney received a one-match suspension for a high bump on Jack Silvagni, graded as careless conduct, medium impact, and high contact.
- Joel Hamling was fined for a striking incident involving Jack Silvagni during the same game.
- Carlton defender Jordan Boyd will miss at least one game under concussion protocols, while Jack Silvagni was substituted at halftime due to groin soreness.
- The AFL's Match Review Officer continues to enforce stricter penalties to prioritize player welfare and deter dangerous play.