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Tigers' AFL star Riewoldt fined for tackle


5 years ago

3 minute read

AFL match review officer Michael Christian has slapped Richmond forward Jack Riewoldt with a $1000 fine for his "chicken-wing" tackle on Bayley Fristch.

JACK RIEWOLDT of the Tigers handballs whilst being tackled by MICHAEL TALIA of the Bulldogs during the AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Western Bulldogs at MCG in Melbourne, Australia. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Richmond forward Jack Riewoldt has copped a fine for his "chicken-wing" tackle on Melbourne opponent Bayley Fritsch.

AFL match review officer Michael Christian charged Riewoldt with misconduct and served him a $1000 fine for the incident at the MCG on Anzac Eve.

Riewoldt's teammate Toby Nankeveris was fined $2000 for striking Tom McDonald, while Demons forward Jake Melksham was also charged with misconduct and offered a $1500 fine for pushing Josh Caddy into the path of an umpire.