ANOTHER BAN FOR PREUSS

GWS ruckman Braydon Preuss has been suspended for the third time in seven matches this year after a dangerous tackle on opponent Tim English.

Preuss’s slinging tackle on the Dogs ruckman saw English hit his head on the ground in the latest example of misplaced aggression.

A careless, medium-impact assessment by the match review panel saw Preuss suspended yet again for a dangerous tackle on Brodie Grundy in the pre-season AAMI Series clash and a round 4 strike on Fremantle’s David Mundy.

Preuss demonstrated a clear double action as he whipped English into the ground.

The MRO has shown across the last few years it is prepared to suspend players for that action, often assessing incidents as medium impact given the capacity to cause serious injury.

Preuss was likely to miss the clash against Collingwood regardless with an ankle injury that saw him subbed off the ground.

But the Giants will be desperate for him to get a better balance of aggression and restraint into his game given how critical he is to their ruck fortunes.

His dangerous tackle on Grundy in the pre-season – which saw him miss round 1 – was a dumping tackle rather than a sling tackle but Preuss still needs to find a different approach.

Former coach Leon Cameron said after the Mundy punch Preuss had to restrain himself at times.

“It’s disappointing that Preuss is out,” he said.

“We’ve spoken about that and he’s addressed the group. He’s disappointed he’s let the team down.”

Port Adelaide ruckman Peter Ladhams was lucky to dodge suspension for his stomach punch on former teammate Ollie Wines but can accept a $2000 fine.