Port Adelaide veteran Charlie Dixon suspended for SANFL push – AFL News

Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon has found himself in trouble after a collision in a SANFL match on Saturday, with the Match Review Panel (MRP) imposing a three-match ban.

Dixon – who was demoted to reserves after three goalless weeks in the AFL – is seen making contact with West Adelaide’s Jordan White, who was subsequently led off the field and ruled out for the rest of the game.

The incident was considered negligent conduct, strong physical contact and violent impact and resulted in a three-week break for the power forward.

After the win, Power SANFL coach and former AFL player Hamish Hartlett said the 33-year-old had no intention of causing injury but the outcome of the incident would lead to a review.

“I witnessed the incident very briefly,” Hartlett said, according to News Corp.

“I haven’t seen it since so it’s difficult to comment. The West Adelaide player has obviously been out of action so I think that will be looked at.

“After seeing it very, very briefly, I know there was no malicious intent involved in the incident. So we will wait and see what happens.”

Following the club’s AFL loss to GWS on Sunday, Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley was asked about Dixon’s bump which occurred the day before.

“I was in Sydney and didn’t see the game yesterday,” Hinkley said in the post-match press conference on Sunday.

“Charlie… it will sort itself out if there is an incident. They will look into it, they will give us the information and we will raise some objections from there.”

Dixon kept the competition well under control, scoring two goals in just nine touches in his bid to be called back into the senior team.

Veteran Jeremy Finlayson, who was also released, was arguably the Power’s best reserve player, kicking 1.3 from 25 possessions, six clearances and seven markers.

Ruckman Jordon Sweet delivered an impressive performance while defender Lachie Jones made his case.