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Australian Rules > Baker out for nine games, Johnson four
June 28, 2010
The reports against Baker and Johnson all stemmed from their running battle in the rematch of last year's grand final, which the Saints won by 24 points on Friday night.
June 28, 2010
The reports against Baker and Johnson all stemmed from their running battle in the rematch of last year's grand final, which the Saints won by 24 points on Friday night.
Baker was reported for striking Johnson at the start of the game, and booked for twice striking his opponent later in the first quarter.
Johnson suffered a suspected broken hand early in the game and Baker was also reported for misconduct in that he made unreasonable and unnecessary contact to Johnson's injured hand.
But the star Cat did not escape sanction, as he was reported for striking Baker in the first quarter and also in the second, when he threw back his elbow and hit his opponent in the left eye.
Baker suffered a cut near the eye and required stitches.
Geelong suffered another blow as key forward Cameron Mooney was reported for striking opponent Jason Blake at the start of the game, and faces a two-game suspension.
Mooney will risk being suspended for three games if he challenges and loses at the tribunal.
The reports are major blows for the top two sides, which are on track to reach the finals.