Gary Ablett successfully appeals one-game suspension at tribunal

Gary Ablett has been successful at the tribunal.

The Geelong champion is free to play against North Melbourne this week.

The two-time Brownlow medallist successfully challenged the “intentional” aspect of his one-game ban for striking Dylan Shiel.

The downgrade to “careless” means Ablett will receive a fine only.

Ablett has never been suspended in his 328-game career.