A Dark Omen for Melbourne's Flag Chances The Melbourne Football Club's star studded lineup has been dealt a significant blow due to Jacob van Rooyen's suspension.
The severity of his punishment serves as a stark reminder that the club's premiership aspirations are precarious at best.
Van Rooyen's ill fated collision with Aliir Aliir was not an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a larger issue – the increasing trend of high contact tackles in the AFL finals.