Richmond defender Nathan Broad has been rubbed out for four matches despite the Tigers’ plea for a reduced sentence on grounds of good character.
The panel of Jeff Gleeson KC, Stewart Loewe and Jason Johnson took about 20 minutes to hand down the ban to Broad, who had thrown himself at the mercy of the tribunal by pleading guilty and not having the impact of his sling tackle on Adelaide’s Patrick Parnell downgraded.
Broad will miss matches against Collingwood, Western Bulldogs, Sydney and Melbourne.
Nathan Broad has received a suspension for this his sling tackle on Adelaide’s Patrick Parnell. Credit:AAP
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