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Former A-League player Jordan Smylie has been delivered one of the biggest bans in NPL Victoria history after his shocking tackle that fractured the ankle of an opponent over the weekend.
The match was between high-flying Avondale FC and the Dandenong Thunder, with Avondale eventually thrashing their opponents 8-0.
The visitors had taken the lead in the first half when ex-Mariner's player Jordan Smylie slid in with a spiteful challenge on Kristian Trajceski.
Trajceski was left lying on the turf clutching his injured leg, while his teammates rushed in to confront Smylie.
Former Mariner's player Jordan Smylie (pictured playing for Central Coast) has been banned for nine matches for a nasty challenge on Kristian Trajceski
The referee was left with little option but to show the 24-year-old a red card, with the ferocity of the tackle undeniably dangerous.
Smylie has since been hit with a huge nine match ban from NPL Victoria.
Sports broadcaster Neal Symons announced the verdict on social media.
'Dandenong Thunder’s Jordan Smylie has been handed a nine match ban for his tackle on Kristian Trajceski, which left him with
