Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has been handed a three game suspension by the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday.
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Dangerfield came under scrutiny for his bump on Adelaide defender Jake Kelly on Saturday, leaving the Crow with a broken nose.
Dangerfield pleaded guilty to rough conduct, but disputed the charge of severe impact, claiming it to be high.
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The level of impact was deemed as severe by the jury, with the AFL making a case for a three week suspension given the findings.
The Geelong onballer will now miss matches against the Lions, Hawks and Demons when serving his suspension.