Richmond has accepted the three-match suspension handed down to young midfielder Reece Conca by the AFL’s match review panel, arising from a rough conduct offence against North Melbourne’s Leigh Adams in last Friday night’s NAB Cup opening round at Etihad Stadium.

The Tigers had been granted an extension until Wednesday morning to decide whether to take the case to the tribunal, given they are on their AFL Community Camp in Mildura until late today.

But the Club has agreed to take the early plea of a three-match sentence, which, under new rules this year, can now be served during the pre-season period, meaning Conca is available to play against Carlton in the opening round of the 2012 home-and-away season.