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Collingwood’s Mason Cox might be more clumsy than malicious, but that defence is unlikely to sway AFL match review officer Michael Christian.
The 211cm American forward was reported for rough conduct for a high bump on the Western Bulldogs’ Jason Johannisen in the Pies’ 13.12 (90) to 8.7 (55) win on Friday night.
On the face of it, Cox appears to be in danger of missing next week’s clash against Fremantle at the MCG.
He elected to bump and collected Johannisen’s head when the Bulldogs’ defender was bent over to take possession of the ball in the final term at Etihad Stadium.
“He’s a clumsy big fella at the best of times,” coach Nathan Buckley said of Cox.
“It was a clumsy contest, but we’ll wait and see how that pans out.
“The size differential is always tough for him. He’s going to collect guys high more often than not in that circumstance.”
Cox’s saving grace could be that Johannisen bounced back up and was able to play out the game.
The Pies improved to a 6-4 record after trailing by 26 points early in the second quarter.
They achieved the win without Travis Varcoe for much of the second half after he suffered a hamstring injury.
“He said he didn’t feel that much (pain) but just tightened up so we’ll see how he tracks,” Buckley reported.
Adam Treloar was prolific with 40 possessions and two goals, Tom Phillips was eye-catching with 36 touches and a goal and skipper Scott Pendlebury was influential with 32 disposals and a goal.
“The last half, in particular, was a really strong example of the brand that we want to play more often,” Buckley said.
“Hopefully we’re getting closer to it and doing it better week by week.
“I think we’re starting to demonstrate that we’re a potential top eight side.”
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