Bombers forward in hot water for head-high hit
Essendon forward Peter Wright is facing a nervous wait following a high bump on Sydney defender Harry Cunningham during the Bombers’ 30-point loss to the Swans on Saturday night.
Minutes into the match at the SCG, Cunningham was left motionless on the ground after a bone-rattling collision with Wright.
As Cunningham ran backwards to take a mark, Wright rushed in to spoil and the pair collided.
Concerningly, Wright appeared to turn his body mid-air and brace to bump, collecting Cunningham high in the action.
The visitors subsequently descended on Wright in an attempt to avenge their wounded teammate.
As both teams come together, Essendon runner and ex-Magpie Travis Cloke put himself between his players in an attempt to de-escalate the situation.
After a delay, Cunningham was helped from the ground on a medicab. But in a positive sign, the 30-year-old was conscious and able to sit up on the stretcher.
He was subbed out of the match for Corey Warner.
