Essendon defender Mason Redman has been offered a one-match ban for his elbow to the throat of Richmond's Dion Prestia.

Redman raised his forearm as Prestia attempted to block his path during the second quarter of Richmond's Dreamtime win on Saturday.

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Rd 10 | Redman on report for Prestia hit

Important Bomber Mason Redman in the book.

The incident was assessed as intentional conduct, low impact, and high contact, drawing a one-match ban.