Albury's Charlie Spargo has been suspended for two matches after breaching strict COVID protocols.
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Melbourne Football Club self-reported a breach of the COVID-19 protocols involving players Spargo and teammate Kysaiah Pickett.
The breach occurred when the pair travelled via an Uber to an unauthorised house for a non-essential gathering.
As a result, Spargo has received a two-match suspension and Pickett, a one-match suspension.
"We know how important these protocols are and the social licence that we have been granted to be able to train and play AFL," Melbourne's general manager of football operations Josh Mahoney said.
"As a club, we reported the breach to the AFL integrity department, who then completed their investigation, resulting in their suspensions.
"The two players attended a non-essential gathering and travelled via Uber, which is a clear breach.
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"Both Charlie and 'Kozzy' acknowledged that they knew the rules, admitted their mistake and openly participated with the AFL investigation.
"On the whole, our players and staff have been compliant to the strict measures. However, on this occasion, there has been a clear breach against the AFL protocols, and we accept the sanctions."
AFL General Counsel Andrew Dillon said it was important that players adhered to the protocols.
"While the club reported the matter and the players were remorseful for their actions, all players and match-day officials need to abide by the protocols and as a result Pickett and Spargo will be suspended for 1 and 2 weeks, respectively," Dillon added.
The players will be available to play in the club's practice match on Saturday morning.
Essendon's Brandon Zerk-Thatcher was suspended for the trip to face Sydney on Sunday, while Port Adelaide's Ollie Wines will not play against Adelaide on Saturday night after hosting a news crew at his home.