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Josh Weddle faces suspension for high bump on Daniel Rioli; Sam Clohesy also faces ban for tackle

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Hawthorn's Josh Weddle faces MRO scrutiny for high bump on Daniel Rioli, who suffered a suspected broken jaw.

Jack Ginnivan may avoid suspension for a jumper punch, while Gold Coast's Sam Clohesy is expected to be banned for a dangerous tackle.

Head Injury Assessments and Potential Bans

During the second term of the match, Hawthorn defender Josh Weddle laid a high bump on Gold Coast's Daniel Rioli. The impact was severe enough that Rioli was ruled out of the game with a suspected broken jaw. Weddle is now expected to face scrutiny from the Match Review Officer.

In a separate incident, Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan delivered a jumper punch that struck Gold Coast's Zeke Uwland on the chin. Despite the contact, Ginnivan may avoid suspension for the incident.

Gold Coast's Sam Clohesy faces a certain ban after a tackle that drove Hawthorn's Cameron Nairn face-first into the turf. Nairn underwent a head injury assessment but was subsequently cleared to return to the field.