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Tristan Xerri's Blood Incident Sparks AFL Suspension Talks

3/28/2026

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Tristan Xerri of North Melbourne wiped blood on Andrew McGrath during AFL match vs Essendon on March 28, 2026.
Former AFL player Leigh Montagna condemned the act as unacceptable.
Xerri's actions followed hits that left him with a bloody nose.
The incident is treated seriously, with potential multi-week suspensions expected.
North Melbourne won 81-69, improving to 2-1, while Essendon fell to 0-3.

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Tristan Xerri of North Melbourne wiped blood on Andrew McGrath during AFL match vs Essendon on March 28, 2026.
Former AFL player Leigh Montagna condemned the act as unacceptable.
Xerri's actions followed hits that left him with a bloody nose.
The incident is treated seriously, with potential multi-week suspensions expected.
North Melbourne won 81-69, improving to 2-1, while Essendon fell to 0-3.