Tuesday, August 5, 2014: A travesty of justice...

Following Conca's Bad Fur Day (geddit, 90's kids) yesterday, the big story from the MRP became a shock one-match ban to Geelong's Steve Johnson. Stevey J has been issued the ban for an errant knee which struck the chest of Norf's Scott Thompson, but his coach - whichever Scott it is who wears that particularly shade of blue and white - is less then happy with the incident.

"There's been a travesty of justice here" said Scott, announcing that the Cats would challenge the ban. In this world of chaos, refugees, the Gaza strip, the Bali 9 etc., this may seem live an overstatement. To the Cats, losing a star player on the eve of the biggest game of their season, it's pretty much on par.

In the news...
Reece Conca has been given a 2-match ban for his graceful felling of Devon Smith, Richmond will accept the ban.

Jeff Garlett was put in hospital after a brawl on Lonsdale Street on Sunday Night. Garlett played in the VFL, and was apparently standing outside the bar at 5am when the brawl occurred.

Hawthorn has re-signed Angus Litherland. "I love the club" he said.