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AFL Star Sent to Tribunal for Wiping Blood on Opponent
Tristan Xerri faces a serious misconduct charge for wiping blood on Andy McGrath's face during a match, risking a multi-match suspension that could impact North Melbourne's upcoming games.
- North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri has been sent directly to the AFL tribunal following an incident on Saturday night where he allegedly wiped blood on Essendon captain Andy McGrath's face.
- After complaining to an umpire about a bloody nose, Xerri kicked a goal and clashed physically with McGrath before touching his nose and wiping his hand on the opponent's face.
- AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon condemned the act on Sunday, calling it "something that we don't want to see," while former Collingwood captain Cameron Ling labeled the behavior unacceptable.
- The tribunal will hear the case on Monday evening, with a lengthy suspension expected to leave North Melbourne vulnerable in the ruck for upcoming matches against Carlton, Richmond, Brisbane, and GWS.
- Experts Matthew Lloyd and Nick Riewoldt predict a multi-match ban, drawing comparisons to former Collingwood captain Nathan Buckley's 2002 suspension for a similar blood-wiping tactic designed to force an opponent off the ground.
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