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Bombers' Wright sent to tribunal for Cunningham bump

Peter Wright of the Bombers (centre, left) has been sent straight to the AFL Tribunal. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Essendon tall forward Peter Wright will front the AFL tribunal over the bump that concussed Sydney defender Harry Cunningham.

Wright is the only player facing suspension after Saturday night's fiery clash at the SCG.

Swans coach John Longmire held his tongue post-match, saying he was "disappointed" that they would lose Cunningham to concussion.

But Sydney veteran Tom Papley did not hold back in half-time and post-match interviews, saying the Bombers were hitting them behind the play.

Harry Cunningham
The Swans' Harry Cunningham suffered a concussion after a bump by Bomber Peter Wright. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

He added Wright would have a "nice holiday" for the Cunningham bump.

Wright faces a rough conduct charge, with the bump graded as careless conduct, severe impact and high contact.

Bombers coach Brad Scott had spoken earlier in the week about the "Essendon edge" they wanted, but Sydney held them off for a 30-point win.

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper also collected Jake Lloyd late, but he escaped with a rough conduct fine.

Wright is the only player facing suspension from the fiery SCG clash, with four others to be fined for a first-quarter melee.

St Kilda key forward Max King has been offered a one-game suspension for his high contact on Collingwood's Finn Macrae during Thursday night's big win.

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