Tim Watson believes Essendon should challenge the one-match ban handed to Mason Redman.
The defender was suspended after laying a dangerous tackle on Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli on Sunday.
Redman pinned the arm of the midfielder before completing the tackle, with Bontempelli hitting the turf shoulder and head first.
The MRO graded the incident as Careless Conduct, Medium Impact and High Contact, resulting in the ban.
Watson however feels the MRO has judged the tackle harshly.
When asked if he would challenge the penalty, the former Essendon captain said: “I would”.
“I couldn’t actually believe a free kick was paid against him when I was watching it. At the time I couldn’t believe he got a free kick against him,” Watson told SEN Breakfast.
“I’m staggered that he got a one-week penalty.
“It was classified as a dangerous tackle on Bontempelli. You know how strong Bontempelli is and he tried to break the tackle.”
Redman will miss the side’s clash with Gold Coast this weekend.
Mason Redman has been given a one-match ban for this incident.
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