Melbourne Dealt Massive Finals Blow as Star Forward's Ban Upheld The Australian Football League (AFL) prides itself on being a full contact sport, where physicality is an integral part of the game.
However, this emphasis can lead to serious consequences, as evident in the case of Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen.
Van Rooyen was found guilty of striking Port Adelaide defender Aliir Aliir in a marking contest earlier this season and had his three game ban upheld by the AFL Tribunal.