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A bung shoulder, a dodgy floater and some computer-generated fireworks haven't been enough to save Essendon forward Peter Wright from being slapped with a four-match ban at the AFL Tribunal.
Wright threw himself at the mercy of the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night by pleading guilty to the airborne bump that concussed Sydney defender Harry Cunningham.
The rough conduct charge was classified as careless conduct, severe impact and high contact - all elements Wright accepted.
Essendon's lawyer Ben Ihle argued Wright should receive the minimum three-match ban, given the 27-year-old took actions to avoid an even more serious injury to Cunningham and was also quick to apologise to his Sydney opponent after the match.
AFL counsel Nick Pane said the ban should be at least four matches.
Peter Wright has copped a four-match ban for his high hit on a Sydney rival
The incident between Wright and Harry Cunningham has divided the footy world
'This is one of those examples where it was possible for Wright to avoid forceful high contact and
