Hawthorn defender Kyle Hartigan will likely come under review from the MRO for an off-the-ball hit on Sam Walsh that was caught by an eagle-eyed supporter.
Footage emerged on social media last night of the incident which involved Hartigan deliberately using his elbow to make contact with Walsh's head which sent the youngsterย to the ground in the final stages of the game.
Vision has emerged on social media of Sam Walsh going to ground behind the play, and is expected to be looked at by the Match Review Officer.#9AFLSFS | Watch @channel9 pic.twitter.com/EycTO7UiMv
— Footy on Nine (@FootyonNine) May 23, 2021
Walsh starred in the Blues' 23-point win with one goal, 30 disposals, six tackles and four clearances in a best-on-ground display.
Hartigan was fined $2000 earlier in the season for an incident with Geelong's Tom Hawkins.
The incident would likely have been caught by the broadcasters behind-the-goal cameras had the fan not captured the footage.
The incident is a further blow for the Hawks who suffered their fourth defeat in a row and sit second-last on the ladder.
They will aim to return to the winner's list next week when they travel to the Gold Coast on Saturday to face the Suns.
