Essendon’s Conor McKenna sent straight to tribunal for allegedly biting Tory Dickson

NEW vision has emerged of the scuffle between Essendon’s Conor McKenna and Bulldog Tory Dickson, which resulted in the Bomber being sent straight to the tribunal for biting. WATCH

Conor McKenna and Tory Dickson were involved in a scuffle just before half time.

ESSENDON defender Conor McKenna is facing a stint on the sidelines for allegedly biting Western Bulldogs’ forward Tory Dickson on Sunday.

The Irishman will on Tuesday night face the tribunal panel to defend himself against a serious misconduct charge.

A furious Dickson met with Dogs’ medical staff in the change rooms after Sunday’s 21-point win and was left with a red and bloodied neck.

McKenna was not wearing a mouth guard and could face up to a month-long suspension.

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Initial footage of the incident shows McKenna’s face coming in close contact with Dickson’s throat area, but it’s unclear whether the Bomber bites him.

But new footage has emerged of the immediate aftermath of the incident, which show a mark on Dickson’s neck.

The medical report will likely be used to back claims Dickson was hurt in the skirmish when the pair tangled over the boundary line on the wing at Etihad Stadium.

Dickson immediately remonstrated with the speedster and appeared to complain to officials as he ran to the bench.

Conor McKenna and Tory Dickson were involved in a scuffle just before half time.

Match review officer Michael Christian said the evidence submitted by both clubs warranted a tribunal hearing.

“I viewed all available video footage, I viewed a medical report, and our investigator also received players from both players,” Christian said.

“I believed there was enough evidence to sustain a charge of serious misconduct.”

Christian would not go into specifics of the medical report which was compiled after Sunday’s match.

West Coast midfielder Chris Masten was the last player to be suspended for biting Nick Suban, then at Fremantle, in 2015.

He was banned for two matches.

Bailey Dale also tangled with Conor McKenna after the incident involving Tory Dickson. Picture: Getty Images

In other match review findings, Bulldogs defender Zaine Cordy can accept a one-game ban for striking Cale Hooker.

Matt De Boer’s match-day report for striking Lewis Melican was thrown out and a host of players were fined.

Richmond defenders Alex Rance and Nick Vlastuin can both accept $2000 fines for striking Luke Breust in separate incidents on Sunday at the MCG. Dylan Grimes and Cyril Rioli can accept $1000 fines for engaging in a melee in the same game.

Port Adelaide’s Tom Jonas can accept $1500 fine for misconduct, Demon Sam Frost can accept a $2000 fine for rough conduct against Jed Anderson, Scott Thompson can accept a $2000 fine for striking Jesse Hogan and Aaron Sandilands escaped suspension for his high bump on Jarryd Lyons. He can also accept a $2000 fine.

Dockers Bailey Banfield and Mitch Crowden were both charged with offences against Gold Coast midfielder Aaron Hall — Crowden can accept a $2000 fine for rough conduct and Banfield can accept a $1000 fine for making contact with an injured player.

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