EDFL: East Keilor’s Chris Stewart suspended for two games for striking

An East Keilor star has been banned for two matches for striking an opponent in a ruck contest. SEE THE INCIDENT.

East Keilor star Chris Stewart has been suspended for two matches for striking.

The Cougars ruckman faced the Essendon District league tribunal on Tuesday night where the two-game ban was upheld for an incident involving Maribyrnong Park big man Chris Prowse.

Footage from the first quarter incident shows Stewart claim his opponent high at a centre bounce following a Maribyrnong Park goal.

Chris Stewart was banned for two matches.

The umpire awarded a high free kick to Prowse before producing a yellow card which saw Stewart leave the field of play for 15 minutes late in the quarter.

Stewart would eventually kick the match winning goal after the siren from a high free kick awarded at a stoppage with just seconds remaining.

WATCH BOTH INCIDENTS IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ABOVE

The goal meant East Keilor remained undefeated heading into a huge clash with Aberfeldie this weekend.

When contacted by Leader, East Keilor said it did not wish to comment on the incident or the suspension handed down to Stewart.

Chris Stewart banned for two matches for this incident against Maribyrnong Park.

In other cases brought before the tribunal on Tuesday night, Taylors Lakes’ water person Jarrod Evans was suspended for one game for abusing an umpire.

Meanwhile, Sunbury Kangaroos’ David House was handed a two-game ban for striking.

Oak Park women’s footballer Jessica Walsh was also given a two-match suspension for engaging in rough conduct.