Essendon forward Peter Wright has been suspended for four matches by the AFL Tribunal, for the bump that concussed Sydney’s Harry Cunningham in a spiteful match at the SCG.

The AFL had argued for a four-match suspension, while the Bombers asked for three, citing a previously injured shoulder that Wright was seeking to protect as mitigating circumstances.

He will miss the Bombers’ matches against St Kilda, Port Adelaide, the Western Bulldogs and Adelaide.

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