Richmond defender Nick Vlastuin has been offered a one-game ban for throwing an elbow at Sydney's Luke Parker in their Thursday night clash at Etihad Stadium, however Swans star Buddy Franklin has escaped with a misconduct fine.
After being caught holding the ball, Vlastuin was provoked by Parker who gave him a mouthful, prompting him to dish out an elbow to the face of his rival in a tense affair in Melbourne.
Parker eventually kicked a goal from a 50-metre penalty, but it was the Tigers who had the last laugh with a 26-point victory to put them four points clear in first place.
Nick Vlastuin will likely come under the scrutiny of the MRO after this incident with Luke Parker.#AFLTigersSwans pic.twitter.com/ccnf79aa8m
— AFL.com.au (@AFLcomau) June 28, 2018
Meanwhile, Franklin has been forced to fork out $1500 after AFL match reviewer Michael Christian deemed his elbow to Alex Rance's throat was misconduct, not striking.
The pair went toe-to-toe in an exciting match-up that brought out the best of attack and defence in both superstars.
Tiger David Astbury can also accept a $1500 fine for misconduct against Tom McCartin.
