Giant to miss Blues clash after ban for bump

GREATER Western Sydney defender Nicola Barr will miss the club's match against Carlton after receiving a one-match suspension from the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct against North Melbourne midfielder Ash Riddell.

The Roo had landed awkwardly and suffered a right ankle syndesmosis injury, which will likely keep her out for 4-6 weeks and could require surgery.

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As the Women's season is so short I wonder if the penalty for an off the ball bump which caused a significate injury was fair.

In play even if it's rough conduct, it is in the play but miles away is spiteful.

Would the punishment be more fairer if the ban was the length of time that injured player is diagnosed to be off for in this case 4-6 weeks. If they return to senior level before that time the offending player can also return.