Premiership Tiger allegedly punched in mouth

Richmond cardinal defender Noah Balta was allegedly punched successful the rima portion coaching a section shot squad successful Melbourne connected Sunday, according to The Age.

The work says Richmond confirmed that Balta was allegedly struck successful the rima aft a combat broke retired during the shot match.

Balta, who was helping manager a squad featuring erstwhile Richmond ruckman Ivan Maric, was not earnestly injured.

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The 23-year-old informed Richmond of the incidental and the Tigers person cleared him of immoderate wrongdoing.

The AFL integrity portion has been made alert of the incident.

Balta has played 62 AFL games since landing astatine the Tigers via prime 25 successful the 2017 nationalist draft.

He was a subordinate of Richmond's 2020 premiership-winning team.

Noah Balta was reportedly struck successful the rima portion coaching a section shot squad connected Sunday. (Getty Images)

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