Border Mail |LAVINGTON officials have asked the Ovens and Murray league to investigate an incident that left reserves forward Jonathon Grove with a broken jaw.
Grove was involved in an off-the-ball incident during the second quarter against North Albury at Bunton Park on Saturday.
He underwent surgery in Melbourne yesterday.
The matter was on Monday referred to the league's investigation officer, who now has 21 working days to complete his investigation.
Grove is a former Hopper but crossed to rival club Lavington this year.
He has played in all five matches this season and booted seven goals.
Meanwhile, Albury ruckman Aisake O'hAilpin will front the O and M tribunal tonight after being charged by the match review panel.
O'hAilpin has been reported for engaging in rough conduct against Wodonga Raiders ruckman Dean Heta which in the circumstances was unreasonable.
The incident occurred during the final quarter.
Grove is a former Hopper but crossed to rival club Lavington this year.
He has played in all five matches this season and booted seven goals.
Meanwhile, Albury ruckman Aisake O'hAilpin will front the O and M tribunal tonight after being charged by the match review panel.
O'hAilpin has been reported for engaging in rough conduct against Wodonga Raiders ruckman Dean Heta which in the circumstances was unreasonable.
The incident occurred during the final quarter.
O'hAilpin will be represented by high-profile player advocate Iain Findlay.
His brother Setanta has taken a one-match set penalty for charging Wodonga Raiders midfielder Brock Knights.
The Doug Strang medallist will miss Saturday's clash against Wodonga at John Flower Oval.
Tigers co-coach Chris Hyde and defender Jay Koehler were late withdrawals against Wodonga Raiders last weekend with hamstring complaints.
The pair are expected to return for the clash against the Bulldogs, who have emerged as the early season surprise packets to sit third with a 4-1 record.
Lavington will be without midfielder Luke Garland for its encounter against Wodonga Raiders at Lavington Oval.
Garland has accepted a one-match set penalty after being reported by umpire Robert Kaindl for engaging in rough conduct against Luke Holman during the third quarter at Bunton Park.
