Richmond won’t appeal Lynch’s massive ban

Richmond will not be appealing Tom Lynch’s massive five-match suspension.

Lynch had indicated after the decision was handed down that the Tigers could potentially appeal.

But that has since been ruled out.

The veteran key forward was hit with the biggest ban of 2025 by the Tribunal for his swinging arm on Adelaide defender Jordon Butts.

The Tigers veteran lashed out with a haymaker strike to the head of Butts during the second quarter at the MCG.

The strike was initially graded as intentional conduct, high contact and severe impact, with the forward being sent directly to the Tribunal for a minimum four-week ban.

After lengthy deliberation with the Tribunal on Tuesday afternoon, Lynch’s attempted hit was found to have potential to cause concussion - deemed a serious injury – forming intent to strike Butts off the play.

Finding that a significant ban was warranted, the Tribunal handed Lynch a five-game suspension, meaning the Tiger will not play until Round 22.