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Cunnington, Krakouer accept AFL game ban

North Melbourne onballer Ben Cunnington and Port Adelaide's Nathan Krakouer will both miss round one after accepting a ban from the AFL's match review panel.

North Melbourne Kangaroos player Ben Cunnington
Ben Cunnington and Nathan Krakouer will both miss the AFL's opening round after accepting bans. (AAP)

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The pair pleaded guilty to charges of engaging in rough conduct in their pre-season matches against St Kilda and Hawthorn respectively.

Cunnington will miss the Roos' season-opener against West Coast while Krakouer will sit out the Power's round-one clash against Sydney.

The pair faced two game suspensions if they contested the charges and were found guilty by the AFL Tribunal.

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In the only other charge laid by the MRP, Melbourne's Jesse Hogan has accepted a $1000 fine for a first offence of making contact with an umpire.


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