FREMANTLE'S Matthew Johnson has been handed a two-match suspension for his dangerous tackle on Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko.

Johnson's initial tackle on Zorko slipped high and as the umpire blew for a free kick, the Dockers youngster dumped his opponent into the ground.

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Zorko, whose head hit the turf in the tackle, was awarded a free kick and had a shot on goal from the resulting 50-metre penalty.

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Is Johnson in MRO trouble with this dangerous tackle?

Fremantle's Matthew Johnson dumps Danye Zorko in dangerous tackle on the wing

Published on Apr 29, 2023

The Match Review Officer charged Johnson with rough conduct, grading the incident as careless conduct, high impact and high contact.

Johnson's ban is a further blow for the struggling Dockers, who have slumped to a 2-5 start to the season following the 48-point defeat to Brisbane.

West Coast's Sam Petrevski-Seton was also hit with a rough conduct ban, suspended for one match over his tackle on Carlton's Alex Cincotta.

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Petrevski-Seton cops one-week ban

West Coast's Samo Petrevski-Seton has copped a one-week ban for this tackle on Carlton's Alex Cincotta

Published on Apr 29, 2023

The incident was assessed as careless, medium impact and high contact.

Petrevski-Seton's ban causes the injury-hit Eagles further pain after they fell to last spot on the ladder with their 108-point thrashing from the Blues.

Greater Western Sydney midfielder Xavier O'Halloran was fined $1500, which can be reduced to $1000 with an early guilty plea, for engaging in a melee and wrestling in the thrilling derby win over Sydney.