Headland, Carr cleared to face Melbourne Des Headland and Josh Carr have been cleared by the AFL Tribunal this evening and will play this weekend against Melbourne at the MCG. Des Headland and Josh Carr have been cleared by the AFL Tribunal this evening and will play this weekend against Melbourne at the MCG.Although Headland was found guilty of one of two striking charges and also for wrestling, he was cleared of the charges.Carr was also cleared of a striking charge against West Coast's Daniel Chick.Both players will line up against the Demons on Sunday.
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