“Demon Faces Backlash for Two Reckless Incidents in Fiery Showdown Against Port Adelaide”

Melbourne may have to do without defender Judd McVee after a late hit on Port Adelaide forward Joe Richards that connected with his jaw.

Despite the incident not resulting in a free kick, it elicited a noticeable gasp from the crowd at Adelaide Oval.

Richards remained on the field and was not subjected to a concussion assessment, which could work to McVee’s benefit with the Match Review Office (MRO).

However, given the MRO’s stringent stance on high contact, former Port Adelaide midfielder Kane Cornes anticipates that McVee will face a one-match suspension.

“I reckon it’ll be a week. To leave your feet, not making an attempt to smother or bump, regardless of the result, that’s a week off,” Cornes commented on Channel Seven.

Additionally, McVee could face fines for a punch thrown at Mitch Georgiades later in the quarter.

This incident resulted in a free kick being awarded to the Power forward and a rare shot at goal immediately following another goal.

These events encapsulated what was a fiery first half between the teams, marked by frequent skirmishes.