Xerri Learns Fate for Bloody Act on Bombers Defender

Xerri cops big ban after claim of abuse before blood wipe

"I had a brain fade."

Xerri learns fate for bloody act on Bombers defender

North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri will miss three games after being suspended for wiping blood on Essendon defender Andrew McGrath on Saturday.

Star explains blood-wiping act as AFL hands down big ban

The big Kangaroo revealed he was called a series of names before he had a ‘brain fade’ in the heat of the moment.

‘Up there with spitting’: Riewoldt fumes over ‘light’ blood-wipe ban as Tribunal fails ‘pub test’

Richmond great Jack Riewoldt believes Tristan Xerri’s three-match ban for wiping blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath was too “light”, suggesting a much heftier penalty would have been more fitting.