Brisbane's Cameron Rayner has been suspended for one match by the Match Review Officer.
Rayner was cited for a dangerous tackle on Melbourne’s Ben Brown in the first quarter that left the forward bruised and dazed after his head was driven into the ground.
In assessing the incident, MRO Michael Christian graded it careless conduct, medium impact and high contact, warranting the one-week suspension.
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Cam Rayner reported for rough conduct for this tackle on Ben Brown.
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Meanwhile, teammate Noah Answerth was also charged with striking Demon Alex Neal-Bullen in the second term.
Answerth’s action was graded intentional conduct, medium impact, body contact, also handing him a one-week suspension.
As it stands, both will now miss Brisbane’s Elimination Final in a fortnight.
Melbourne won the contest by 58 points to secure a top four spot.