Three-Game AFL Striking Ban Upheld for Van Rooyen

Three-game AFL striking ban upheld for van Rooyen

Melbourne must win two finals for Jacob van Rooyen to play again this season, after his three-game striking suspension was upheld at the AFL tribunal.

Tribunal delivers verdict on Melbourne forward’s high hit

‘It was a forceful blow. It was not simply a trailing or leading arm.’

AFL 2026: Melbourne’s Jacob van Rooyen Tribunal appeal live blog and updates, 3-game ban for striking Aliir Aliir, latest news, video

Melbourne is making a desperate bid to have in-form forward Jacob van Rooyen available for their finals return, tonight at the AFL Tribunal. Live updates from 5pm!

Demons to appeal young forward's ban for swinging arm on Aliir at Tribunal

The Match Review findings from Saturday's round 23 games are in

Melbourne makes tribunal call on star Demon ahead of finals

Will the Demons challenge the MRO’s decision?

Demons to appeal van Rooyen suspension

Jacob van Rooyen is headed to the AFL Tribunal.