Sydney's Ted Richards escapes AFL ban

SYDNEY (AAP) - Sydney defender Ted Richards has been found not guilty of a rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal.
Richards, who was facing a one-match ban, successfully argued his bump on Western Bulldogs utility Lindsay Gilbee was not to the head/neck area during the second quarter of Saturday's game in Canberra.
In cases to follow later on Tuesday, young Melbourne midfielder Jack Trengove will challenge his three-match suspension.
The match review panel charged him with rough conduct for the tackle he laid on Adelaide's Patrick Dangerfield during the match at the MCG on Sunday.
Fremantle's Nathan Fyfe will also challenge his fine for negligent umpire contact.