Match Review Officer Michael Christian Explains Why Richard Douglas Got Banned

'The game's changed.'


24 March 2018

Triple M Footy Newsroom

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The footy world was split on Match Review Officer Michael Christian's decision to hand Richard Douglas a one-game suspension.

Douglas was suspended for a bump on Zach Merrett on Friday night, which saw the Essendon star concussed.

Christian joined Triple M ahead of the Port Adelaide/Fremantle clash on Saturday afternoon and was grilled about the decision.

He explained just what happened that led to the ban.

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