WIZARD CUP

FIRST ROUND
Hawthorn v St Kilda
l ALLAN MURRAY (StK) reported for engaging in rough play against JOSH THURGOOD (Haw) in the first quarter. This charge was withdrawn on Monday and deemed not to be a report by the Match Review Panel (MRP).
l SAM MITCHELL (Haw) reported for striking LUKE BALL (Haw) in the first quarter. Mitchell accepted guilt and the Match Review Panel (MRP) option of a one-match suspension.

Carlton v Essendon
SCOTT CAMPOREALE (Car) reported for striking ANDREW WELSH (Ess) in the first quarter. The charge was ratified by the MRP. Camporeale accepted guilt and the MRP option of a one-match suspension.

Adelaide v Port Adelaide
l The Match Review Panel cited BYRON PICKETT (PA) for engaging in rough conduct on JAMES BEGLEY (Ade) in the fourth quarter. Before the Tribunal Pickett pleaded guilty to the charge of rough play. The Tribunal handed down a 660-point penalty, resulting in a six-week suspension and a 60-point carry over for his next offence. Port Adelaide appealed. The Appeal Board on March 2 sustained the findings of the Tribunal.
l The MRP cited BRETT MONTGOMERY (PA) for striking BRETT BURTON (Ade) in the fourth quarter. Montgomery accepted guilt and the MRP option of a one-match suspension.

QUARTER FINALS
St Kilda v Western Bulldogs
The MRP cited ROHAN SMITH (WB) for striking TROY SCHWARZ (StK) during the third quarter. Smith chose to appear before the Tribunal where he pleaded guilty. His previous record was considered by the jury and he drew a one-match suspension.

PRACTICE MATCH
Fremantle v Western Bulldogs
The MRP cited TROY COOK (Fre) for charging DANIEL CROSS (WB) in the first quarter. Cook accepted guilt and the MRP option of a two-match suspension.

PREMIERSHIP SEASON

ROUND 1
Brisbane v St Kilda
l The MRP cited JAMIE CHARMAN (Bri) for charging NICK RIEWOLDT (StK). The Tribunal found Charman guilty and suspended him for two matches.
l The MRP cited AARON HAMILL (StK) for striking CHRIS SCOTT (Bri). The Tribunal found Hamill not guilty of the offence.
l The MRP cited MARTIN PIKE (Bri) for wrestling ANDREW THOMPSON (StK). Pike accepted guilt and the MRP option of a $900 fine.

Melbourne v Essendon
The MRP cited BRAD MILLER (Mel), BRAD GREEN (Mel), MARK McVEIGH (Ess), JASON WINDERLICH (Ess) and JAMES HIRD on wrestling charges. All players accepted guilt. MILLER (Mel) with one prior offence was fined $900 each for two offences – against HIRD (Ess) in the first quarter and KEPLER BRADLEY in the second quarter – a total of $1800. HIRD (Ess) with one prior offence was fined $1800; GREEN (Mel), McVEIGH (Ess) and WINDERLICH (Ess) accepted the first offence fine of $900 each.

Fremantle v Port Adelaide
The MRP cited Peter Burgoyne (PA) for engaging in rough play during the fourth quarter against Josh Carr (Fre). Burgoyne accepted guilt and the MRP option of a two-match suspension.
Special note: The Age referred to this incident as a "spear tackle" – see also, 2003-R16.

Sydney v Hawthorn
The MRP cited Michael Osborne (Haw) for rough conduct on Adam Schneider (Syd) in the last quarter. Osborne accepted guilt and the MRP option of a one-match suspension.

ROUND 2
Carlton v Essendon
The charge of rough conduct by DEAN SOLOMON (Ess) against DAVID TEAGUE (Car) was withdrawn.

Kangaroos v Sydney
l Following the video review the MRP cited BRADY RAWLINGS (Kan) for intentional contact, of medium impact, in play, against PAUL WILLIAMS (Syd) in the second quarter. Rawlings accepted guilt and was suspended for three matches.
l BRADY RAWLINGS (Kan) also accepted the MRP ruling of a $900 fine for wrestling PAUL WILLIAMS (Syd) during the second quarter.
l PAUL WILLIAMS (Syd) was cited for wrestling BRADY RAWLINGS (Kan) in the second quarter and offered a $900 fine. Williams successfully argued his case at the Tribunal and was cleared of the charge.
l No action was taken from the clash in the fourth quarter by ADAM GOODES (Syd) against JESS SINCLAIR (Kan). The MRP deemed a 50-metre penalty was sufficient.

West Coast v Geelong
l The charge against JIMMY BARTEL (Gee) for tripping ANDREW EMBLEY (WC) in the second quarter was reviewed. It was judged reckless and assessed as a Level One offence of 75 points – less than required for a player to receive a one-match suspension. Bartel accepted a reprimand with no suspension and 67.5 activation points to his record.
l No action was taken against CHRIS JUDD (WC) over his contact with DAVID WOJCINSKI (Gee). The MRP ruled Judd made only 'minimal contact'.

St Kilda v Fremantle
l JOSH CARR (Fre) was cited with an $1800 fine for wrestling STEVEN BAKER (StK) in the second quarter. Carr accepted guilt and the fine imposed by the MRP.
l The MRP reviewed the half-time melee of players when leaving the ground for the dressing rooms at York Park.
u FRASER GEHRIG (StK) and AARON HAMILL (StK) were cited for engaging in a melee and fined $2400. It was a second offence for both players. Both Gehrig and Hamill accepted guilt and the fines imposed by the MRP.
u MATTHEW CARR (Fre) was cited for engaging in a melee and fined $1500. Carr accepted guilt and the fine imposed by the MRP.
u GRAHAM POLAK (Fre) was cited for engaging in a melee and fined $1500. Polak accepted guilt and the fine imposed by the MRP.
l JEFF FARMER (Fre) was cleared over his clash with STEVEN BAKER (StK). It was reported the MRP said Farmer threw his arm back and made minimal contact with Baker.

Hawthorn v Richmond
l The booking of SIMON BEAUMONT (Haw) for charging ANDREW KELLAWAY (Rch) was withdrawn. The contact was deemed unavoidable and not excessive.
l The booking of TROY SIMMONDS (Rch) for striking LUKE HODGE (Haw) was withdrawn. The contact between Simmonds' elbow and the bicep of Hodge was deemed minimal.

ROUND 3
Melbourne v Geelong
l BRENT MOLONEY was cited by the MRP for rough play against JIMMY BARTEL (Gee) in the first quarter. The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium impact (two points), in play (one point) and high contact (two points), equating to a Level Two offence of 225 points but with a previous two game suspension increases Moloney's tally to 270 points. The MRP offered Moloney a two-game suspension. Moloney defended his case before the AFL Tribunal. He was found guilty of the charge and suspended for two matches.

l BRAD MILLER (Mel) was cited for rough conduct against BRAD OTTENS (Gee). Miller accepted guilt and the severe reprimand determined by the MRP. Miller will have 94.75 points recorded on his record.
Note: Under AFL rules Miller's original demerit figure of 125 points removes him from eligibility in the 2005 Brownlow Medal.

Carlton v Collingwood
l HEATH SCOTLAND (Carlton) was cited for making 'unnecessary and unreasonable contact' to the face of TARKYN LOCKYER (Col) in the second quarter. The MRP referred this case, graded as a Level Three offence, directly to the Tribunal for adjudication. The AFL Tribunal found Scotland guilty of the charge and suspended him for two matches. Carlton appealed. The AFL Appeal Board on Thursday upheld the two-match suspension.

l SCOTT CAMPOREALE (Car) was cited for striking BRODIE HOLLAND (Col). The incident was assessed as negligent contact (one point), low impact (one point), in play (one point) and high contact (two points) – which equates to a Level One offence. Camporeale accepted guilt and the one-match suspension imposed by the MRP.

Fremantle v West Coast
DANIEL KERR (WCE) was cited for wrestling DES HEADLAND (Fre). The MRP offered Kerr a $900 fine. Kerr accepted guilt and the fine imposed by the MRP.

Adelaide v Port Adelaide
DARRYL WAKELIN (PA) was booked for charging SIMON GOODWIN (Ade). The charge was withdrawn as on review, the MRP deemed the contact as 'accidental and unavoidable'.

ROUND 4
Port Adelaide v Carlton
DEAN BROGAN (PA) was charged by field umpire Vozzo and goal umpire Berkovic for misconduct in that he headbutted BARNABY FRENCH (Car) late in the third quarter. Brogan accepted guilt and the three-match suspension imposed by the MRP.

Sydney v Adelaide
STUART MAXFIELD (Syd) cited for engaging in rough play against SIMON GOODWIN (Ade). The incident was assessed as a Level Two offence of 225 points. Maxfield was offered a two-game suspension. Because of Maxfield's good record the penalty is reduced by 25 per cent to 168.7 points while a guilty plea would reduce that by a further 25 per cent to 126.56 points and a one-game suspension. Maxfield accepted guilt and the one-match suspension imposed by the MRP.

St Kilda v Melbourne
l BRAD MILLER (Mel) reported by field umpire McBurney for allegedly rough conduct against ANDREW THOMPSON (StK) in the third quarter. The MRP review decided contact was negligible and led to the withdrawal of the charge.

l AARON DAVEY (Mel) cited for striking JUSTIN PECKETT (StK). The MRP assessed the action as a Level One offence. Davey was offered a reprimand with no suspension and 93.75 points toward his future record. Davey accepted guilt and a reprimand.
Note: Under AFL rules Davey's original demerit figure of 125 points removes him from eligibility in the 2005 Brownlow Medal.

ROUND 5
Fremantle v Carlton
l ANTONI GROVER (Fre) for wrestling BRENDAN FEVOLA (Car) in the second quarter. The MRP offered Grover to accept an early plea fine of $900. Grover accepted guilt and the $900 fine imposed by the MRP.
l BRENDAN FEVOLA (Car) for wrestling ANTONI GROVER (Fre) in the second quarter. The MRP offered Fevola to accept an early plea fine of $900. Fevola accepted guilt and the $900 fine imposed by the MRP.
l BRENDAN FEVOLA (Car) was referred directly to the AFL Tribunal for misconduct in that he made unnecessary and unreasonable contact to the face of ANTONI GROVER (Fre) during the second quarter. On Wednesday the AFL Tribunal found Fevola guilty and suspended him for two matches.

Sydney v Melbourne
DARREN JOLLY (Syd) was charged with misconduct of kneeing SIMON GODFREY (Mel) during the second quarter and the MRP ruled his actions as a level two offence, based on the charge being of intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point), in play (one point) and body contact (one point) – worth a total of six activation points. This meant Jolly drew 225 demerit points and a two-match suspension, however an early plea would reduce the penalty by 25 percent to 168.75 points, resulting in a one-game suspension. Jolly chose to defend his charge. On Wednesday the AFL Tribunal found Jolly guilty and suspended him for two matches. The club appealed. The AFL Appeal Board on Friday upheld the tribunal verdict.

Essendon v Collingwood
l JAMES HIRD (Ess) reported by field umpire SHAUN RYAN for allegedly charging SHANE WAKELIN (Col) in the first quarter. Hird accepted guilt and a severe reprimand for his action from the MRP and 93.75 points to his record.
l MARK JOHNSON (Ess) reported by field umpire DARREN GOLDSPINK for allegedly charging RHYCE SHAW (Col) in the fourth quarter. The MRP withdrew the charge deeming the action was neither unnecessary nor unreasonable in the circumstances.

ROUND 6
Adelaide v Kangaroos
GLENN ARCHER (Kan) was reprimanded by the Match Review Panel for tripping HAYDEN SKIPWORTH (Ade) in the last quarter. Archer accepted guilt and the entry of 56.25 points to his future record.

Essendon v Brisbane
JUSTIN MURPHY (Ess) was fined $900 for making an obscene gesture during the second quarter.

Collingwood v St Kilda
l FRASER GEHRIG (StK) was cited for striking JASON CLOKE (Col) with a right fist to the stomach during the fourth quarter. Gehrig's action was assessed by the MRP as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point), in play (one point) and body contact (one point) meaning a total of six activation points – which relates to 225 demerit points and a two-match suspension.
Gehrig opted to defend the charge before the AFL Tribunal. The three-man jury of Richard Loveridge, Stewart Loewe and Wayne Schimmelbusch ruled Gehrig's actions in striking Cloke were reckless rather than intentional. The Tribunal suspended Gehrig for one match.
l STEVEN BAKER (StK) and ALAN DIDAK (Col) were fined $900 each for wrestling. Both players accepted guilt from the ruling of the MRP.

ROUND 7
Melbourne v Adelaide
BRAD MILLER (Mel) was cited for an illegal bump to the head of KEN McGREGOR (Ade) in the third quarter. A "prior" on the books for a similar charge from Round 3 which carried 93.75 demerit points, the added Level Two offence against McGregor of 225 points increased the penalty to 318.75 points and a three-game suspension. Acceptance of an early plea of guilty reduced the penalty to two games. Miller accepted guilt and the two-game suspension.

Brisbane v Western Bulldogs
ADAM MORGAN (WB) reported by umpire Fraser for engaging in rough play on ASHLEY McGRATH (Bri) in the second quarter. The MRP assessed the action as a Level 3 offence. Morgan's good record cut the sentence to two matches while a early guilty plea would further reduce the penalty to one game. Morgan accepted guilt and the one-match ban.

Hawthorn v West Coast
l ADAM HUNTER (WCE) was cited for striking MARK WILLIAMS (Haw) in the third quarter. Hunter's action was deemed by the MRP as a Level 2 offence, intentional contact and the 225 demerit points drew a two-game suspension. A good record and early plea would have reduced it to one. Hunter took his case to the Tribunal. The jury reduced the penalty to a reprimand.
l PHILIP MATERA (WCE) was cited for striking MICHAEL OSBORNE (Haw) in the third quarter. The MRP assessed the action as a Level Two offence which was reduced by Matera's early acceptance of guilt. Demerit points were reduced from 225 points to 168.75 and a one-match ban.
l QUINTEN LYNCH (WCE) was cited for striking CAMPBELL BROWN (Haw) in the third quarter. Lynch took an early plea and accepted guilt and a reprimand. His record will carry 93.75 points for the future.

ROUND 8
Hawthorn v Melbourne
l JARED RIVERS (Mel) was cited for striking BEN DIXON (Haw). The MRP assessed the offence as reckless and behind play, drawing 325 points and a three-match penalty, Rivers admitted his guilt. By his early plea the player gained the reduced penalty of a two-game suspension.
l CHRIS JOHNSON (Mel) was reported for striking CHANCE BATEMAN (Haw) in the first quarter. The MRP on assessing the incident as negligent conduct offered a reprimand. Johnson chose to take the matter to the AFL Tribunal. On Tuesday night the Tribunal cleared Johnson of the charge.
l JORDAN LEWIS (Haw) was cited for wrestling JAMES McDONALD (Mel). The MRP fined Lewis $900. Lewis accepted guilt and the penalty offered.
l JORDAN LEWIS (Haw) was cited for wrestling RYAN FERGUSON (Mel). The MRP fined Lewis $900. Lewis accepted guilt and the penalty offered.
l Following a video review the MRP cited five players for engaging in a melee during the third quarter. All players accepted guilt and the fines imposed – PETER EVERITT (Haw) $2400, JARRYD ROUGHEAD (Haw) $1500, TRAVIS JOHNSTONE (Mel) $1500, BROCK McLEAN (Mel) $1500, JAMES McDONALD (Mel) $1500.

West Coast v St Kilda
CHRIS JUDD (WCE) was cited for striking STEVEN BAKER (StK) during the second quarter. The MRP viewed Judd's action as negligent conduct (two points), medium impact (two points), in play (one point) and high contact (two points) – equating to a 225-point or two-match offence. Judd admitted his guilt. By his early plea the player gained the reduced penalty of a one-game suspension.

Kangaroos v West.B'dogs
l RYAN HARGRAVE (WB) was cited for striking SHANNON GRANT (Kan). Hargrave's action drew a penalty of 125 points, increased to 165 points by a previous three-game ban from 2003-Round 6 for striking St Kilda's HEATH BLACK. The MRP offered a one-match suspension. Hargrave admitted his guilt and the suspension imposed by the MRP.
l Following a video review the MRP cited five players for engaging in a melee at half-time. All players accepted guilt and the fines imposed – DANIEL HARRIS (Kan) $1500, COREY JONES (Kan) $1500, MICHAEL STEVENS (Kan) $1500, NATHAN EAGLETON (WB) $1500, BRIAN HARRIS (WB) $1500.

Sydney v Port Adelaide
BRENDON LADE (PA) was cited for striking ANDREW SCHAUBLE (Syd). The MRP took to account Lade's good record which reduced the penalty by 25 per cent and offered him a reprimand. Lade admitted guilt. He will carry 70.3 towards any future offence.

Collingwood v Richmond
l RAY HALL (Rch) was cited for striking CAMERON CLOKE (Col) during the third quarter. Hall's action was viewed as reckless and behind play. The MRP imposed a two-game suspension. Hall admitted his guilt and the suspension imposed by the MRP.
l TRAVIS CLOKE (Col) was cited for wrestling BRETT DELEDIO (Rch). The MRP imposed a fine of $900. The player admitted guilt and accepted the fine imposed.
l CAMERON CLOKE (Col) was cited for wrestling BRETT DELEDIO (Rch). The MRP imposed a fine of $900. The player admitted guilt and accepted the fine imposed.

ROUND 9
Carlton v Melbourne
MARK JAMAR (Mel) was reported was reported by umpire SCOTT McLAREN for engaging in rough conduct against BARNABY FRENCH (Car) in the first quarter. The MRP ruled Jamar's action as a Level One offence and the penalty of a reprimand. Jamar accepted guilt and the MRP reprimand. His record will carry 93.75 points for the future.

Collingwood v West Coast
CHRIS EGAN (Col) was cited for making an obscene gesture to the crowd in the last quarter. The MRP ruled a $900 fine. Egan accepted guilt and the MRP fine of $900.

Western Bulldogs v Sydney
NATHAN EAGLETON (WB) was cited for making negligent contact with umpire BRETT ALLEN in the third quarter. Normally a $3400 fine for a first offence of such nature, the MRP offered a 25 per cent reduction to $2400 for an early plea. Eagleton admitted guilt and accepted the MRP fine of $2400.

Port Adelaide v Essendon
ADAM McPHEE (Ess) by field umpire RAY CHAMBERLAIN for striking BEN ECKERMANN (PA) in the second quarter. The charge was withdrawn.

Geelong v Kangaroos
l GLENN ARCHER (Kan) cited for striking CAMERON THURLEY (Gee) in the first quarter. In light of Archer's prior offence from Round 6 for tripping, the MRP ruled a one-match penalty. Archer accepted guilt and the MRP ruling of a one-game suspension.
l CAMERON MOONEY (Gee) cited for striking COREY JONES (Kan) in the first quarter. The MRP considered Mooney's past record, ruling the striking charge as a Level One offence. The MRP ruled a one-match penalty. Mooney accepted guilt and the MRP ruling of a one-game suspension.

ROUND 10
Melbourne v Richmond
BEN HOLLAND (Mel) reported by umpire MICHAEL VOZZO for striking DARREN GASPAR (Rch) during the first quarter. The MRP assessed to charge as a Level One offence drawing 93.75 towards his record. The MRP offered the player a reprimand for the offence. Holland admitted guilt and accepted the reprimand.

Brisbane v Kangaroos
ASHLEY McGRATH (Bri) reported by umpire HAYDEN KENNEDY for engaging in rough contact on JESS SINCLAIR (Kan) during the third quarter. The MRP withdrew the charge, ruling McGrath's tackle was fair and that contact with the goal post as a result of the tackle was accidental.

West Coast v Port Adelaide
TYSON STENGLEIN (WCE) was cited for rough conduct against BEN ECKERMANN (PA) during the first quarter. The MRP assessed Stenglein's action as negligent conduct and severe impact, a total of eight activation points. As a Level Four offence, it drew 425 demerit points and a four-game suspension, reduced to three by a good record (and 318.75 demerit points). If Stenglein accepts the MRP grading the points tally will be reduced by a further 25 per cent (239 demerit points), for a two-match penalty. West Coast chose to take the matter before the Tribunal. The AFL Tribunal found Stenglein guilty of the charge. He was suspended for one match. Demerit points were recorded as 182.81.

ROUND 11
Collingwood v Geelong
l JOSHUA HUNT (Gee) reported by umpire CORIN ROWE for striking CHRIS EGAN (Col) during the second quarter. The MRP assessed the incident as a Level Three offence for an automatic three-match suspension (325 demerit points). Hunt was offered an early plea for a two-match suspension. Hunt chose to front the Tribunal. Hunt pleaded guilty thus reducing demerit points from 325 to 93.75 and won concession from the Tribunal that his action was reckless rather than intentional and in-play rather than behind the play. Tribunal issued Hunt with a reprimand.
l CHRIS EGAN (Col) cited for engaging in rough conduct against PETER RICCARDI (Gee) during the third quarter. The MRP offered Egan a one-match suspension. Egan took the early plea, admitted guilt and accepted the one-match suspension.

Port Adelaide v St Kilda
l GAVIN WANGANEEN (PA) reported by umpire SCOTT JEFFREY for tripping ROBERT HARVEY (StK) during the third quarter. The MRP offered Wanganeen a reprimand and 56.25 points towards his future record. Wanganeen took the early plea, admitting guilt and accepting the reprimand.
l AARON SHATTOCK (PA) cited for charging LUKE BALL (StK) during the first quarter. The MRP assessed the incident as intentional, of high impact and high contact, drawing 550 demerit points. Shattock's good record and an early plea would reduce the penalty to 309.38 points, which equates to a three-match ban. Shattock chose to defend the charge at the Tribunal. Shattock pleaded guilty to the charge but successfully argued his intentions were reckless rather than intentional. The Tribunal found Shattock guilty and suspended him for two matches and a carry over of 39.06 points to his record.

ROUND 12
West Coast v Essendon
l Ashley Hansen (WCE) and Kepler Bradley (Ess) cited for wrestling each other during the first quarter. The MRP offered both players fines of $900. Hansen and Bradley accepted guilt and the fines imposed by the MRP.
l Aaron Edwards (WCE) was reported by umpire MICHAEL VOZZO for charging MATTHEW LLOYD (Ess) during the third quarter. The MRP deemed Edwards has no case to answer as he was committed to the contest and contact was inevitable.

Hawthorn v St Kilda
John Barker (Haw) was cited for striking Brendon Goddard (StK). The MRP assessed the incident as reckless conduct (two points), medium impact (two points), in play (one point) and high contact (two points, equating to a Level Three offence, drawing 325 demerit points. Barker has no applicable good or bad record. An early plea would reduce the penalty by 25 per cent to 243.75 points and a two-game suspension. Barker accepted guilt and the imposition of a two-match suspension.

Carlton v Brisbane
l Trent Sporn (Car) was reported by field umpire Shaun Ryan for charging Daniel Merrett (Bri) during the third quarter. The MRP withdrew this charge as it was deemed Sporn was committed to the contest and the contact was inevitable.
l The incident where Justin Davies (Car) clashed with Jason Akermanis (Bri) was viewed, that the contact was minimal and made with an open hand in an attempt to hit the ball. It was ruled Davies had no case to answer.
l Carlton captain Anthony Koutoufides' collision with umpire Adam Davis during the fourth quarter was deemed accidental and the result of Michael Voss (Bri) pushing him into Davis' path. The MRP decided no action be taken against Voss but warned all players that a repeat of this conduct may result in a charge being laid against the player who causes the contact.

Melbourne v Collingwood
Nathan D Brown (Mel) was cited for making negligent contact with umpire Shane McInerney during the first quarter. Brown was offered a $2400 fine with an early plea. A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $3200 fine. Brown has no applicable good or bad record. An early plea would reduce the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2400 fine. Brown took the early plea and accepted guilt and the $2400 fine.

ROUND 13
Richmond v Adelaide
Brett Burton (Ade) was cited for rough conduct against Chris Hyde (Rch). The MRP assessed Burton's incident during the second quarter as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point), in play (one point) and high contact (two points), drawing six activation points, which relates to a Level Two offence, and 225 demerit points and a two-match suspension. An early plea would reduce the penalty to a one-match suspension. Burton took his case to the Tribunal. The jury downgraded the conduct from reckless to negligent and reprimanded the player.

ROUND 14
Collingwood v Port Adelaide
l Scott Burns (Col) reported by umpire Scott McLaren for engaging in rough conduct against Byron Pickett (PA) during the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident as a Level One offence. A prior offence (2002-GF v Bri) and a total of more than 100 demerit points requires a two-match ban. Burns was offered an early plea and a one-match suspension. Burns took his case to the Tribunal. The AFL Tribunal found Burns not guilty of the charge.
l Alan Didak (Col) was cited for striking Darryl Wakelin (PA) during the second quarter. The MRP assessed the incident as a Level Two offence, behind the play. The MRP ruled a two-match ban. Didak was offered an early plea and a one-match suspension. Didak took his case to the Tribunal. The AFL Tribunal found Didak guilty of the charge and suspending him for two matches. Didak appealed. The AFL Appeal Board on Thursday upheld the decision of the Tribunal.

Richmond v Sydney
l Greg Stafford (Rch) was cited for striking Jason Ball (Syd). The MRP judged the offence as Level Two because it was adjudged as high contact and behind play. Stafford, with a previous three-game suspension (2004-R3 v StK) faced a two-match ban even if he pleaded guilty and received the points discount. Stafford took his case to the Tribunal. The AFL Tribunal found Stafford guilty of the charge and suspended him for two matches.

West Coast v Carlton
l Mark Nicoski (WC) and Heath Scotland (Car) were cited for wrestling. The MRP issued fines of $900 to each player. Nicoski and Scotland both accepted guilt and the fine imposed by the MRP.

Essendon v Kangaroos
l David Hille (Ess) cited for striking David Hale (Kan) during the fourth quarter. The MRP assessed the incident as negligent conduct (one point), high impact (three points), in play (one point) and head contact (two points) equating to 325 points or a three-match ban that would reduce to 243.75 points or a two-match suspension if Hille took an the early plea. Hille accepted guilt and the findings of the MRP. The player was suspended for two matches.

Adelaide v Fremantle
l Scott Welsh (Ade) and Shane Parker (Fre) were reported by umpire Darren Goldspink for wrestling during the fourth quarter. The MRP issued fines of $900 to each player. Welsh and Parker both accepted guilt and the fine imposed by the MRP.

Geelong v Hawthorn
l Lance Franklin (Haw) cited for making negligent contact with umpire Stuart Wenn. The MRP issued Franklin with a $2400 fine. Franklin accepted guilt and the fine imposed by the MRP.

Western Bulldogs v St Kilda
l Robert Murphy (WB) reported by umpire Jason Quigley for engaging in rough conduct against Nick Dal Santo (StK) during the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident a Level One offence of 125 points. If Murphy accepts an early plea, he will take a reprimand and 93.75 demerit points. Murphy accepted guilt and the findings of the MRP. The player was thus reprimanded and the demerit of 93.75 points entered to his record.

ROUND 15
Kangaroos v West Coast
Glenn Archer (Kan) by emergency umpire Chris Donlon for striking Daniel Chick (WC) in the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident and withdrew the charge.

Richmond v Essendon
l Andrew Welsh (Ess) reported by umpire Stephen McBurney for striking Chris Hyde (Rch) during the first quarter. The MRP assessed the incident and withdrew the charge.
l Paul Thomas (Ess) reported by umpire Matt Stevic for tripping Andrew Krakouer (Rch) during the fourth quarter. The MRP assessed the incident and withdrew the charge.
l Justin Murphy Ess) and Mark McVeigh (Ess) cited for wrestling Chris Hyde (Rch). The MRP fined Murphy $900 (first offence) and McVeigh $1800 (as a prior offence was on record). Both players accepted the fines determined by the MRP.

Sydney v Geelong
Jude Bolton (Syd) was cited for making negilgent contact with umpire Shaun Ryan. The MRP assessed the incident and cited Bolton. He was fined $2400. The player accepted the fine determined by the MRP.

Fremantle v Western Bulldogs
Scott West (WB) and Ryan Crowley (Fre) reported by umpire Scott McLaren for wrestling during the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident and withdrew the charge against West. Crowley however was found to be guilty as charged and was fined $900. The player accepted the fine determined by the MRP.

ROUND 16
West Coast v Brisbane
l Michael Gardiner (WC) reported for striking Chris Johnson (Bri) during the first quarter. The MRP assessed the incident as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point), behind play (two points) and body contact (one point) which equated to 325 points and a three-match ban, or a two-match suspension and 243.75 points to his record if Gardiner took an early plea. Gardiner accepted guilt and the findings of the MRP. The player was suspended for two matches.
l Dean Cox (WC) reported by umpire Shaun Ryan for striking Jamie Charman (Bri) during the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point), in play (one point) and body contact (one point) yielding just 93.75 points. In accepting the reprimand, Cox received a 25 per cent discount because of his clean record over the past five years and 70.31 points to his future record.
l Jamie Charman (Bri) reported by umpire Derek Woodcock for striking Brent Staker (WC) during the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident and withdrew the charge.

ROUND 17
No charges laid

ROUND 18
Essendon v Geelong
l Mark McVeigh (Ess) for striking Steve Johnson (Gee) during half time. The MRP ruled a Level Two offence. The player can accept a one-game suspension with an early plea. McVeigh accepted guilt and the one match suspension.
l Mark McVeigh (Ess) for engaging in a melee at half-time. McVeigh on a second offence which is normally a $3200 fine can accept a 25 per cent reduction to a $2400 fine with an early plea. McVeigh accepted the finding and the fine of $2400.
l Dean Solomon (Ess) for engaging in a melee at half-time. Solomon on a second offence which normally is a $3200 fine can accept a 25 per cent reduction to a $2400 fine with an early plea. Solomon accepted the finding and the fine of $2400.
l Damien Peverill (Ess) for engaging in a melee at half-time. Peverill on a second offence which normally is a $3200 fine can accept a 25 per cent reduction to a $2400 fine with an early plea. Peverill accepted the finding and the fine of $2400.
l Nathan Lovett-Murray (Ess) for engaging in a melee at half-time. Lovett-Murray on a first offence which normally is a $2000 fine can accept a 25 per cent reduction to a $1500 fine with an early plea. Lovett-Murray accepted the finding and the fine of $1500.
l Cameron Mooney (Gee) for engaging in a melee at half-time. Mooney on a first offence which normally is a $2000 fine can accept a 25 per cent reduction to a $1500 fine with an early plea. Mooney accepted the finding and the fine of $1500.
l Cameron Ling (Gee) for engaging in a melee at half-time. Ling on a first offence which normally is a $2000 fine can accept a 25 per cent reduction to a $1500 fine with an early plea. Ling accepted the finding and the fine of $1500.

Melbourne v St Kilda
Matthew Whelan (Mel) for engaging in rough conduct against Andrew Thompson (StK) during the first quarter. The MRP assessed the action as a Level Three offence. Whelan with a five-year good record can accept a one-game suspension with an early plea. Whelan accepted the finding and the one match suspension.

West Coast v Hawthorn
Ashley Sampi (WC) reported by umpire Craig Hendrie for engaging in rough conduct against Jordan Lewis (Haw) during the third quarter. The MRP assessed the action as a Level One offence. The player with no applicable good or bad record was offered a reprimand and 93.75 points toward his future record with an early plea. The player accepted finding and the reprimand.

Collingwood v Fremantle
Chris Tarrant (Col) for striking Matthew Carr (Fre) during the second quarter. The MRP assessed the action as a Level Four offence. Tarrant's penalty was increased by 20 per cent due to a two-game suspension (2004-R11) and was offered a three-game suspension with an early plea. Tarrant faces a five-match suspension if he contests the charge at the Tribunal. Tarrant took the matter before the Tribunal. The Tribunal found him guilty of the charge and suspended him for one match. The medium impact charge remained unaltered, however, the demerit points were reduced from 150 to 112.5 points.

ROUND 19
St Kilda v West Coast
l Justin Koschitzke (StK) was cited by the MRP, with a Level One striking offence against Joel Corey (Gee) during the fourth quarter. The incident was assessed by the MRP as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point), in play (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points, which relates to a Level One offence drawing 125 demerit points and a one-game suspension. He has a previous one-game suspension, which increases his penalty by 10 per cent.
Koschitzke went to the Tribunal. The AFL Tribunal found the strike reckless but deemed the contact not serious enough to warrant a suspension.
l Justin Koschitzke (StK) cited by the MRP for making negligent contact with umpire Stuart Wenn during the second quarter. The player accepted guilt and a $2400 fine.
l Justin Koschitzke (StK) cited by the MRP for making negligent contact with umpire Shane McInerney during the second quarter. The player accepted guilt and $2400 fine.

West.B'dogs v West Coast
l Daniel Chick (WCE) cited by the MRP for engaging in rough conduct against Chris Grant (WB) during the first quarter. The player accepted guilt and received a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.

Adelaide v Melbourne
l Simon Godfrey (Mel) cited by the MRP for engaging in rough conduct offence against Mark Ricciuto (Ade) during the fourth quarter. The player accepted guilt, a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record

Essendon v Sydney
l Aaron Henneman (Ess) cited by the MRP for striking Adam Schneider (Syd) during the first quarter. The player accepted guilt and a two-game suspension.

Fremantle v Richmond
l Des Headland (Fre) was cited by the MRP with a Level One engaging in rough conduct offence against Mark Coughlan (Rch) during the second quarter. The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium impact (two points), in play (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points, which relates to a Level One offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-game suspension. He has a previous one-game suspension which increases the penalty by 10 per cent. Headland went to the Tribunal. The Tribunal found Headland guilty of the charge and suspended him for one match.
l Des Headland (Fre) cited by the MRP and accepted a one-game suspension for striking Wayne Campbell (Rch) during the second quarter.
l Des Headland (Fre) cited by the MRP and accepted a $1500 fine for engaging in a melee during the second quarter.
l Byron Schammer (Fre) cited by the MRP and accepted a $2400 fine for engaging in a melee during the second quarter.
l Justin Longmuir (Fre) cited by the MRP and accepted a $1500 fine for engaging in a melee during the second quarter.
l Wayne Campbell (Rch) cited by the MRP and accepted a $1500 fine for engaging in a melee during the second quarter.
l Troy Simmonds (Rch) cited by the MRP and accepted a $1500 fine for engaging in a melee during the second quarter.
l Ray Hall (Rch) cited by the MRP and accepted a $1500 fine for engaging in a melee during the second quarter.

Brisbane v Hawthorn
l Jamie Charman (Bri) cited by the MRP for striking Danny Jacobs (Haw) during the third quarter. The player and accepted guilt and a one-game suspension.

Carlton v Port Adelaide
l Byron Pickett (PA) was cited by the MRP with a Level One engaging in a rough conduct offence against Simon Wiggins (Car) during the second quarter. The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point), in play (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of four activation points, which relates to a Level One offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-game suspension. He has a previous one-game suspension and a previous six-game suspension which increases his penalty by a total of 40 per cent. He has 60 points carried over from an earlier offence. Pickett went to the Tribunal. The Tribunal found Pickett guilty of the charge and suspended him for two matches. Port Adelaide appealed the verdict. The Appeal Board rejected the submission and upheld the verdict of the Tribunal.

l Darryl Wakelin (PA) cited by the MRP and accepted an $1800 fine for wrestling Brendan Fevola (Car) during the first quarter.
l Brendan Fevola (Car) cited by the MRP and accepted an $1800 fine for wrestling Darryl Wakelin (PA) during the first quarter.
l Brett Montgomery (PA) cited by the MRP and accepted a $900 fine for wrestling Matthew Lappin (Car) during the first quarter.
l Matthew Lappin (Car) cited by the MRP and accepted a $900 fine for wrestling Brett Montgomery (PA) during the first quarter.

ROUND 20
West Coast v Fremantle
Troy Cook (Fre) cited by the MRP for wrestling Daniel Kerr (WC) during the second quarter. Cook accepted guilt and a $900 fine.

Geelong v Melbourne
James Kelly (Gee) cited by the MRP for tripping Aaron Davey (Mel) during the third quarter. Kelly accepted guilt, a reprimand, and 56.25 points towards his future record.

Collingwood v Carlton
Brodie Holland (Col) cited by the MRP for making negligent contact with umpire Matthew James during the first quarter. Holland accepted guilt and a $2400 fine.

Port Adelaide v Adelaide
Josh Francou (PA) cited by the MRP for misconduct in that he made contact with his head to Michael Doughty (Ade) during the third quarter. Francou accepted guilt and a one-game suspension.

Hawthorn v Essendon
l Campbell Brown (Haw) cited by the MRP with a Level Four offence for striking Matthew Lloyd (Ess) during the half time break. The player accepted guilt and the MRP ruling of a four-game suspension.
l Danny Jacobs (Haw) cited by the MRP for wrestling Matthew Lloyd (Ess) during the half time break. Jacobs accepted guilt and a $900 fine.
l Peter Everitt (Haw) cited by the MRP for wrestling Matthew Lloyd (Ess) during the half time break. Everitt accepted guilt and a $900 fine.

ROUND 21
Fremantle v St Kilda
l Brendon Goddard (StK) was charged with a Level One striking offence against Steven Dodd (Fre) during the first quarter. The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point), in play (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points, which relates to a Level One offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-game suspension. He has no applicable good or bad record. Goddard accepted guilt with an early plea, a reprimand from the MRP and 93.75 points towards his future record.

Sydney v Kangaroos
l Ryan O'Keefe (Syd) for striking Jess Sinclair (Kan) was reviewed. The MRP said O'Keefe pushed his arm back to break contact with Sinclair after marking the ball. The contact was minimal and to the chest. No further action was required.
l Corey Jones (Kan) was charged with a first offence for abusive language towards emergency umpire Troy Pannell during the second quarter. A first offence for abusive language towards an umpire is a $1200 fine. Jones accepted guilt through an early plea which reduced the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 fine.

ROUND 22
Hawthorn v Sydney
Luke Hodge (Haw) reported by field umpire Chris Donlon for unduly rough play on Brett Kirk (Syd). The Match Review Panel reviewed the incident on Monday. The panel said Hodge did not make contact to Kirk's head at any time. The impact was to the chest and shoulder area and no further action was required.

West Coast v Adelaide
Mark Ricciuto (Ade) reported by field umpire Hayden Kennedy for rough conduct on Adam Selwood (WCE) during the second quarter. The Match Review Panel assessed the the incident as negligent conduct (one point), high impact (three points), in play (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of seven activation points, which relates to a Level Three offence, drawing 325 demerit points and a three-game suspension. He has an applicable good record, which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 243.75 points and a two-game suspension. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 182.81 points and a one-game suspension. Ricciuto accepted guilt and the MRP finding of a one-match suspension.

Port Adelaide v Fremantle
Chad Cornes (PA) charged with a first offence for insulting language towards umpire Michael Vozzo at the end of the second quarter. A first offence for abusive language towards an umpire is a $1200 fine. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 fine. Cornes accepted guilt and the MRP fine of $900.

ELIMINATION & QUALIFYING
Geelong v Melbourne
Steve Johnson (Gee) reported by umpire Darren Goldspink for engaging in rough play against Ben Holland (Mel) during the first quarter. The charge was withdrawn following a review by the MRP.

Kangaroos v Port Adelaide
l Domenic Cassisi (PA) cited with a first offence for making negligent contact with umpire Hayden Kennedy during the third quarter. Cassisi can accept a $2400 fine with an early plea. A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $3200 fine. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2400 fine. Cassisi accepted guilt and the MRP fine of $2400.

l Leigh Colbert (Kan) cited with wrestling Chad Cornes (PA) during the third quarter. Colbert can accept a $900 fine with an early plea. A first offence for wrestling is a $1200 fine. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 fine. Colbert accepted guilt and the MRP fine of $900.

l Glenn Archer (Kan) cited with wrestling Chad Cornes (PA) during the third quarter. Archer can accept a $900 fine with an early plea. A first offence for wrestling is a $1200 fine. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 fine. Archer accepted guilt and the MRP fine of $900.

l Drew Petrie (Kan) cited with wrestling Peter Burgoyne (PA) during the third quarter. Petrie can accept a $900 fine with an early plea. A first offence for wrestling is a $1200 fine. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 fine. Petrie accepted guilt and the MRP fine of $900.

l Peter Burgoyne (PA) cited with wrestling Leigh Colbert (Kan) during the third quarter. Colbert can accept a $900 fine with an early plea. A first offence for wrestling is a $1200 fine. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 fine. Burgoyne accepted guilt and the MRP fine of $900.

SEMI-FINALS
No charges laid

PRELIMINARY FINALS
ST KILDA v SYDNEY
Barry Hall (Syd) was cited by the MRP with a Level 2 offence for striking Matt Maguire (StK) during the first quarter. The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point), behind play (two points) and body contact (one point). This is a total of six activation points, which relates to a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-game suspension. He has no applicable good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-game suspension. The club took the charge to the AFL Tribunal for adjudication. On Tuesday Hall pleaded guilty to having struck Maguire, but successfully argued that the incident took place "in play" rather than "behind play" downgrading the offence to a Level One striking charge. When combined with a 25 per cent reduction for his early guilty plea, it took the level of points below the 100-point threshold for a suspension. Hall received a reprimand instead.

WEST COAST v ADELAIDE
Travis Gaspar (WC) was cited by the MRP with a Level Two striking offence against Ken McGregor (Ade), before the first bounce of the second Preliminary Final. The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point), behind play (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, which relates to a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-game suspension. He has no applicable good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-game suspension. The club took the charge to the AFL Tribunal for adjudication. On Tuesday it was successfully argued that Gaspar's actions didn't constitute a strike and that they were purely accidental. Gaspar's version was supported by field umpire Shaun Ryan, who paid a free kick after seeing the clash which resulted in McGregor kicking a goal. The Tribunal dismissed the charge.

GRAND FINAL
No charges laid

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NO CHARGE
Panel provides brief reasons why charge rejected

Player accepts charge, pleads guilty and is penalised according to table of offences and sanctions

Charge goes to tribunal