‘Cannot have this’: Xerri’s ugly incident takes the focus off Essendon’s 0-3 start

North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri is set to be sent straight to the tribunal and is in danger of a suspension after appearing to smear blood on the face of Essendon skipper Andrew McGrath in the Kangaroos’ two-goal victory on Saturday night.

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