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Hawks midfielder cops AFL striking ban

Hawthorn look set to lose midfielder James Cousins for a week after he was sanctioned for striking Carlton opponent Sam Petrevski-Seton.

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James Cousins will miss Hawthorn's next game against Melbourne after getting a one-match suspension. (AAP)

Hawthorn youngster James Cousins looks set to miss the Hawks' AFL clash with Melbourne after copping a one-game striking suspension.

Cousins is the only player facing suspension from round six after being sanctioned for striking Carlton opponent Sam Petrevski-Seton during Sunday's game in Launceston.

The 21-year-old was reported for the fourth-quarter incident in which he caught Petrevski-Seton high with a late elbow.

Hawthorn host Melbourne on Saturday at the MCG, where the Demons will be desperate to improve their 1-5 start to the season.

Adelaide's Alex Keath, West Coast's Tom Cole and Western Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore have all been offered fines.

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Match review officer Michael Christian also assessed incidents involving Sydney's Aliir Aliir and Brisbane star Lachie Neale but found neither had a case to answer.

The tribunal will sit on Tuesday night after Richmond opted to challenge a misconduct fine handed to injured forward Jack Riewoldt.

Riewoldt was offered a $1000 fine for pinning Melbourne opponent Bayley Fristch in a "chicken-wing" tackle during the Anzac Eve game at the MCG.

The Tigers spearhead will miss six to eight weeks after suffering a high-grade PCL injury in his right knee.


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