Sam Durham has been handed a two-match suspension for a dangerous bump on Adam Cerra, a decision that many observers feel is too lenient.

Critics argue that a four-week suspension would have been a more fitting penalty for Durham's actions, reflecting the seriousness of the incident.

The AFL match review panel's ruling was influenced by the severity of the injury, which could have justified a longer suspension.

Fortunately for Cerra, he avoided serious injury as the contact was primarily to his shoulder rather than his head.

This incident underscores the ongoing necessity for players to prioritize duty of care and refrain from head-on bumps, which are increasingly discouraged in the league.

AFL guidelines suggest that dangerous actions, even in the absence of injury, should be heavily penalized to ensure player safety.

Despite the fast-paced nature of the game, Durham had alternatives to tackle instead of bumping, indicating a conscious choice to engage in a dangerous play.

Former players Leigh Matthews and Michael Voss have stressed that such dangerous actions are no longer acceptable in modern AFL.