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 International
Rules 2003
SCARLETT, BICKLEY OUT
OF SECOND TEST 29/10/03
By: Tracey Tilsed, Australia - ttilsed@tpg.com.au
Australian representatives Matthew Scarlett and Mark Bickley will miss the
second International rules match this Friday at the MCG after being suspended
today at a Tribunal hearing.
Scarlett was suspended for three matches
after being found guilty of striking Irish star Des Dolan in last Friday's match
at Subiaco Oval.
Dolan told the tribunal that he had been surprised
by Scarlett's contact and hadn't had a chance to defend himself as the pair clashed
during the second quarter.
Since the incident, Dolan has complained
of subsequent headaches but is still a chance to play in the second test. He also
suffered a swollen nose and various abrasions to his face.
Irish team
doctor, Con Murphy, said he had seen Scarlett hit Dolan in the face at least three
times, adding that Dolan was bleeding from the mouth, nostrils and bridge of his
nose.
Scarlett admitted to throwing "jumper punches" but is adamant
he did not punch Dolan.
The Geelong defender apologised to Dolan for
any injuries he had suffered.
Retiring Adelaide player Mark Bickley
received a one match suspension for rough play.
Bickley pleaded not
guilty to the charge, with his advocate arguing that Bickley had received an appropriate
penalty for his discretion last Friday when he was yellow carded.
However,
the tribunal argued that Bickley's contact with Kelly constituted rough play because
it was unreasonable.
Kelly was not hurt in the incident.
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