Jacob van Rooyen is set for a stint on the sidelines if the club chooses not to challenge his suspension.
MELBOURNE forward Jacob van Rooyen has been handed a three-week suspension by the Match Review Officer.
The young spearhead was involved in a spoiling attempt that made contact with the head of Aliir Aliir during the second term of Saturday night’s clash with the Power.
Jacob van Rooyen’s late contact on Aliir Aliir ignites a scuffle before the Power defender is helped from the field
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The incident was assessed as careless conduct, high impact and severe impact.
Melbourne has until Monday evening to decide whether to appeal the decision.
The Demons have cruised to a comfortable win over the Power.
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