AFL MRO news: All the latest updates from round 2

Collingwood coach Craig McRae expected Rory Lobb to face MRO scrutiny for his high hit on Mason Cox — and he did. See how the verdict came down on Lobb and Jack Crisp here.

Rory Lobb will be free to help his Western Bulldohs curb Carlton pair Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay on Friday after being cleared of a hit on Magpie Mason Cox.

Lobb’e attempted spoil in the final quarter of Friday night’s loss was deemed a standard football act by the match review process, despite his fist collecting Cox’s face.

No action was taken as Lobb’s left arm swing was seen as a legitimate attempt to spoil.

Cox was cleared of concussion but left with a clear cut on his left cheek.

Magpie coach Craig McRae said post match that Cox was simply “punched” in the face.

Magpie Jack Crisp was also not cited for a tackle on Dog Rhylee West that warranted a dangerous tackle free kick.

Crisp will be free to carry on his consecutive game streak, which hit 240 on Friday night.

Mason Cox goes down after a hit from Rory Lobb. Picture: Getty Images

Lobb could avoid a ban as Cox wasn’t concussed. Picture: Michael Klein

Collingwood coach Craig McRae said on Friday night he expected Western Bulldogs defender Rory Lobb to be scrutinised.

“It looked from the vision that he got punched in the face so he got a couple of stitches,” McRae said.

“I assume so (Lobb will be looked at). A guy leaves the ground with a couple stitches.”

McRae said Cox’s glasses may have contributed to the cut, but suggested it shouldn’t be a consideration from MRO Michael Christian.

“Potentially, but he got punched in the face. Yeah,” McRae said.

Ironman Magpie Jack Crisp’s first-term tackle on Rhylee West will also be looked at, but West played out the game so the Pies’ consecutive games streak of 240 is likely to carry on.

Originally published as AFL MRO news: All the latest updates from round 2