Kosi accepts one-match ban
24/07/2007 12:45 PM
St Kilda big man Justin Koschitzke will miss Saturday's clash with Carlton at Telstra Dome after accepting a one match penalty for striking.
Koschitzke was offered a two-match ban by the match review panel for striking Hawthorn's Robert Campbell at Telstra Dome last Saturday night, reduced to one match with an early plea.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon said the decision to accept the ban was not his call.
"The heart wanted to but it's not my decision. We get advised by a QC and there's always a risk," Lyon told his weekly press conference at Moorabbin on Tuesday afternoon.
"There was some sort of arguing the impact from medium to low, but we decided to accept the discount and one week and move forward."
Bulldogs midfielder Adam Cooney has accepted a reprimand for striking while Brisbane veteran Nigel Lappin has accepted a $2400 fine for making negligent contact with field umpire Gary Fila during last Sunday's match at the Gabba against Carlton.