Launceston will be without co-captain Jobi Harper for the Tasmanian State League's Northern derby against North Launceston on Friday night.
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The 2020 Darrel Baldock Medallist has been suspended for three weeks following two separate incidents in the Blues' 79-point victory over Clarence on Saturday.
He was charged twice in the span of 23 seconds for intentionally or carelessly striking Keegan Ryan, the first of which - a swinging elbow - was adjudged intentional conduct, low impact and high contact.
The second, described as a punch to the head, was labelled a step higher as medium impact.
Harper was then offered two matches for the first incident and three for the second, before taking a guilty plea on both which saw the combined suspension reduced to three weeks.
Saturday's game was just Harper's fourth of the season, with work commitments limiting his involvement in the Blues' campaign up until this point.
Despite his staggered availability, the 29-year-old has still produced strong performances, collecting 21, 27, 34 and 20 disposals across his matches.
The 34-touch showing saw Harper earn three votes in the player of the year award despite the Blues going down to North Hobart by one point.
The first game of Harper's suspension pits Launceston against their cross-town rivals at UTAS Stadium in what is shaping to be another Northern derby classic.
Launceston sit second and North third, with the Bombers coming into the contest off the back of a week off and five straight victories - the most recent against ladder leaders Kingborough.
The Blues' Clarence victory, which also marked coach Mitch Thorp's 150th TSL senior game, shows the Windsor Park residents are also in fine form - setting the stage for Friday's match.
Harper will also miss matches against Glenorchy and Lauderdale.
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