Melbourne star Jacob van Rooyen's three-match striking ban upheld at AFL tribunal

In short:

Jacob van Rooyen has failed in his bid to have a three-match suspension for striking Aliir Aliir overturned at the AFL tribunal.

Melbourne attempted to use evidence from a biomechanist in its bid to free van Rooyen, but was forbidden by the tribunal from doing so.

What's next?

The suspension means Melbourne will need to win two finals matches to have van Rooyen play again this season.