‘Old school’ melee breaks out after Peter Wright knocks out Harry Cunningham with huge hit

Essendon spearhead Peter Wright will come under scrutiny for an incident that left Harry Cunningham concussed in the opening stages of the Bombers’ clash against Sydney. Wright was on a long lead when he crashed into Cunningham, who was going back with the flight to try and intercept.

Melee breaks out after huge hit. The Swan appeared to get to the ball a split second ahead of Wright, who turned and braced with his shoulder collecting Cunningham high. Cunningham was immediately concussed and a melee broke out as players from everywhere converged on Wright. “This is old school,” Alister Nicholson said in commentary. The Sydney player was eventually able to get to his feet but left the field on a stretcher and was immediately subbed out.

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