Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell has been found guilty of rough conduct and will serve a three-game ban after pushing St Kilda defender Liam O’Connell into a marking contest, resulting in a concussion. The AFL Tribunal rejected the Tigers’ arguments and deemed Mansell’s actions as breaching his duty of care as a player. This case was seen as a test after the AFL issued a memo warning players against such behavior, with the force of Mansell’s push being a significant factor in the decision.
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