Long referred to AFL Tribunal

Ben Long will be referred straight to the AFL Tribunal following his bump on Sean Darcy following Saturday’s match against Fremantle.

By saints.com.au

Ben Long will be referred straight to the AFL Tribunal following his bump on Sean Darcy following Saturday’s match against Fremantle.

The 22-year-old was charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct during the second quarter.

Long's incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Severe Impact and High Contact, with Long unable to be offered an early plea.

Darcy was ruled out of the match with concussion, forcing Rory Lobb to assume the ruck duties.

Rowan Marshall was also charged with striking Docker Nathan Wilson in the third quarter.

The action was classed as Careless Conduct with Low Impact and High Contacy, resulting in a $1500 fine as a first offence.

Marshall can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

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