Suspensions happen in OOTP for realistic reasons - fighting, brawls, and all that comes with it.

But why on earth is there STILL not an option for the team to appeal, or better yet, a function whereby the PA comes in and appeals it on behalf of the player?

We see this all the time; players get suspended for six games, and appeal. The suspension gets reduced by three.

Players file an appeal, serve their suspension while waiting, and then we never hear...