NAB CUP
SEMI-FINALS
GEELONG v FREMANTLE
The MRP cited Antoni Grover
(Fre) with a level-four striking offence against Cameron Mooney (Gee) in
Q1. Grover accepted a one game suspension offered by the MRP.
Practice matches
ST KILDA v WEST.B'DOGS
The MRP cited Sam Power (WB)
for making negligent contact with umpire Stuart Wenn in Q3. Power
accepted a $2400 fine offered by the MRP.
CARLTON v WEST COAST
The MRP cited Beau Waters (WC)
for tripping Ryan Houlihan (Car) in Q3. Waters accepted a reprimand
offered by the MRP and 56.25 points towards his future record.
GRAND FINAL
ADELAIDE v GEELONG
The MRP cited Will Slade
(Gee) with a Level Two offence for striking Brett Burton (Ade) during Q3.
Slade accepted a reprimand offered by the MRP and 93.75 points to his future record.
PREMIERSHIP SEASON
ROUND 1
WEST COAST v ST KILDA
The MRP cited Daniel Kerr (WC) for
striking Robert Harvey (StK) during the first quarter. Kerr accepted a
reprimand and 56.25 points towards his future record.
ESSENDON v SYDNEY
The MRP cited Henry Slattery (Ess)
for striking Jude Bolton (Syd) during the third quarter. Slattery
accepted a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.
MELBOURNE v CARLTON
The MRP cited Byron Pickett (Mel) for
wrestling Heath Scotland (Car) during the first quarter. Pickett accepted
a $900 fine for a first offence. The MRP cited Heath Scotland (Car) for
wrestling Byron Pickett (Mel) during the first quarter. Scotland accepted
an $1800 fine for a second offence.
ROUND 2
FREMANTLE v CARLTON
Paul Medhurst (Fre) was cited for a Level
Three offence with engaging in rough conduct against Ryan Houlihan (Car)
during the first quarter. Medhurst successfully argued to the Tribunal
his high bump was negligent rather that reckless. The downgrade meant his demerit points
reduced from 225 to 93.75, which left the Docker with the equivalent of a severe
reprimand.
GEELONG v KANGAROOS
l Matthew Scarlett (Gee) was cited for a Level Four striking offence
against Leigh Harding (Kan) during the first quarter. Scarlett on an
early plea accepted the MRP two-match suspension.
l Will Slade (Gee) was cited with a first offence for wrestling Leigh
Harding (Kan) during the first quarter. Slade with an early plea accepted the MRP
fine of $900 reduced from $1200 with an early plea.
l Steven King (Gee) was cited with a first offence for wrestling Shannon
Grant (Kan) during the first quarter. King was offered a $900 fine by the MRP
with an early plea. At the Tribunal King successfully argued his case and was found not
guilty.
WESTERN BULLDOGS v MELBOURNE
Ryan Hargrave (WB) was cited for a Level Three
offence of striking James McDonald (Mel) in the second quarter.
Hargraves' accepted the MRP's ruling of a two-match suspension which could not be reduced
with an early plea, due to his prior record.
BRISBANE v ESSENDON
David Hille (Ess) was cited with a
Level Two offence of striking Mitchell Clark (Bri) during the fourth
quarter. Hille accepted the MRP's ruling of a one match suspension which could not be
reduced with an early plea, due to his prior record.
ROUND 3
ST KILDA v BRISBANE
l Justin Leppitsch (Bri) was cited for striking Brendon Goddard
(StK) during the first quarter. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 239.06
points and a two-match suspension. Leppitsch on an early plea accepted the MRP two-match
suspension.
l Cain Ackland (StK) was cited for striking Jamie Charman (Bri)
during the third quarter. Ackland on an early plea accepted a reprimand and 42.19 points
towards his future record.
GEELONG v HAWTHORN
Umpire Kieron Nicholls reported David
Johnson (Gee) for striking Trent Croad (Haw) during the the
fourth quarter. On review the MRP deemed Johnson's action as a push and did not proceed
with the report.
CARLTON v SYDNEY
Brendan Fevola (Car) was cited for engaging in
rough conduct against Brett Kirk (Syd) during the third quarter. An early
plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 151.88 points and a one-game suspension. Fevola
on an early plea accepted the MRP one-match suspension.
KANGAROOS v COLLINGWOOD
Michael Firrito (Kan) was cited with striking
Chris Tarrant (Col) during the second quarter. Firrito on an early plea
accepted a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.
ROUND 4
CARLTON v HAWTHORN
Trent Croad (Haw) was cited for striking
Jordan Russell (Car) during the second quarter. The assessment was reckless
conduct, low impact, in play and high contact – equating to 125 points and a
one-match ban. Croad escaped with an early plea of guilty, resulting in a reprimand and
93.75 points towards his future record.
FREMANTLE v ADELAIDE
l
Matthew Carr (Fre) was cited for making negligent contact with umpire Kieron
Nicholls during the third quarter. Faced with a $3200 fine for a
first such offence, an early plea of guilty would gain a 25 per cent reduction to a $2400
fine. Carr chose to take his charge to the tribunal. The tribunal found Carr not guilty of
the offence.
l Brett Burton (Ade) was charged with a Level Three offence for striking Steven
Dodd (Fre) during the third quarter – assessed as intentional contact, low
impact. in play and high contact. Following discovery of a prior offence from Round 13
last season carrying over 70.31 points, Burton was offered an early plea of guilty and 25
percent reduction to 221.48 points and a two-match suspension. Burton however chose to
contest the classification of 'intentional' to 'reckless'. The tribunal found that
Burton's conduct was intentional and suspended him for two matches.
PORT ADELAIDE v ST KILDA
Darryl Wakelin (PA) was cited for striking Stephen
Milne (StK) during the first quarter – assessed as a Level Three offence.
Due to an existing five-year good record, Wakelin was offered a one-game suspension with
an early plea. Wakelin accepted the MRP ruling of a one-match suspension.
COLLINGWOOD v ESSENDON
Brodie Holland (Col) was cited for striking James
Hird (Ess) during the fourth quarter. Due to his previous record an early plea
would yield no reduction. Holland accepted the MRP ruling of a one-match suspension.
ROUND 5
MELBOURNE v KANGAROOS
Adem Yze (Melbourne) and Jess Sinclair
(Kangaroos) were cited for wrestling. The MRP issued both players with fines of $900.
Yze and Sinclair accepted the fines imposed.
SYDNEY v GEELONG
Paul Chapman (Geelong) was cited for striking Leo
Barry (Sydney) during the fourth quarter. The MRP issued a reprimand for a Level
One offence. Chapman accepted the reprimand and 56.35 points towards his future record.
WEST COAST v BRISBANE
Beau Waters (West Coast) cited with a Level
Four offence for engaging in rough conduct against Robert Copeland
(Brisbane) during the fourth quarter. The MRP assessed a three-match suspension. However,
Waters can accept a two-match suspension with an early plea. On Monday afternoon, Waters
accepted the MRP's two-match suspension.
ST KILDA v FREMANTLE
l Max Hudghton (St Kilda) cited for misconduct in that he spat at Luke
McPharlin (Fremantle) during the first quarter. A first offence for misconduct in
spitting is a $3200 fine, but an early plea would reduced the penalty by 25 per cent to a
$2400 fine. Hudghton admitted guilt and accepted the MRP fine of $2400.
l Jeff Farmer (Fremantle) cited with a Level Four offence for striking Robert
Harvey (St Kilda) during the first quarter. The MRP assessed a three-match
suspension. However, Farmer can accept a two-match suspension with an early plea. Farmer
took his case to the Tribunal. The defence successfully argued the action by Farmer was
reckless conduct rather then intentional. The Tribunal suspended Farmer for one match.
l Lenny Hayes (St Kilda) cited with a Level Three offence for striking Steven
Dodd (Fremantle) during the first quarter. Hayes drew a total of six activation
points which was increased because of the previous two-match ban. Hayes with an early plea
is offered a one-match suspension. Hayes took his case to the Tribunal which was unable to
view the incident as it was not captured on video. After a short deliberation the Tribunal
found Hayes had no case to answer.
l Fraser Gehrig (St Kilda) was reported by umpire Hayden Kennedy for
striking Josh Carr (Fremantle) during the first quarter. The MRP assessed
Gehrig's actions as a pushing motion rather than a strike and cleared Gehrig of the
charge.
ROUND 6
MELBOURNE v GEELONG
Cameron Mooney (Gee) was cited by the MRP with
a Level Two misconduct offence in that he made contact to the face of Ben Holland (Mel)
during the third quarter. His action drew five activation points which relates to 125
demerit points and a one-match suspension.
Mooney took the charge before the AFL Tribunal. Mooney was found guilty as charged and
suspended for one match.
ST KILDA v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Brett Montgomery (WB) was charged on match day
with striking Troy Schwarze (StK) during the second quarter. The MRP
ruled Montgomery's action was a legitimate shepherd.
ESSENDON v RICHMOND
Dustin Fletcher (Ess) was cited by the MRP for
tripping Andrew Krakouer (Rch) during the third quarter. The MRP graded
the offence as Level One. Fletcher accepted an early plea of a reprimand and 67.50 points
towards his record.
BRISBANE v SYDNEY
l Chris Johnson (Bri) was booked on match day by field umpire Justin
Schmitt for making contact with the back of Tadhg Kennelly (Syd)
in the first quarter. The MRP assessed it was not a striking action.
l Jason Akermanis (Bri) reported for striking Jared
Crouch (Syd) during the third quarter. The MRP deemed it was not a striking
action.
KANGAROOS v HAWTHORN
Jordan Lewis (Haw) reported by field umpire Michael
Vozzo for striking Daniel Harris (Kan) during the second
quarter. The MRP supported the charge. Lewis took an early plea of a reprimand and 56.25
points against his record.
ROUND 7
ST KILDA v GEELONG
Max Hudghton (StK) was cited with a Level Four
striking offence against Kent Kingsley (Gee) during the third quarter.
The MRP offered Hudghton a one-game suspension on an early plea. Hudghton accepted the
early plea and one-match suspension.
PORT ADELAIDE v WEST.B'DOGS
Peter Street (WB) was cited
by the MRP with a Level One striking offence against Stuart Dew (PA)
during the third quarter following the match-day report by umpire Craig Hendrie.
Street accepted the MRP offer of a reprimand with an early plea and 42.19 points towards
his future record.
CARLTON v ESSENDON
Brendan Fevola (Car) was cited for wrestling Kepler
Bradley (Ess) during the first quarter. It is a third offence by Fevola. The
player accepted a fine of $3000 with an early plea.
Kepler Bradley (Ess) was cited for wrestling
during the first quarter. It is a second offence by Bradley. The player accepted a fine of
$1800 with an early plea.
Brad Fisher (Car) was cited for wrestling Joel Reynolds
(Ess) during the first quarter. It is a first offence. Fisher accepted a $900 fine with an
early plea.
Joel Reynolds (Ess) was cited for wrestling Brad Fisher
(Car) during the first quarter. It is a first offence. Reynolds accepted a $900 fine with
an early plea.
ROUND 8
HAWTHORN v MELBOURNE
l
Richard Vandenberg (Haw) was cited for striking Russell Robertson (Mel)
during the first quarter. Assessed as a Level Four offence the player was offered a
three-match ban with an early plea. Hawthorn took the case to the AFL Tribunal. The
Tribunal found Vandenberg guilty and suspended him for four matches.
l Chance Bateman (Haw) was cited for rough conduct against Aaron
Davey (Mel) during the first quarter. Assessed as a Level Four offence the player
was offered a reprimand. Bateman accepted guilt and the reprimand of the MRP.
CARLTON v ST KILDA
Heath Scotland (Car), Anthony
Koutoufides (Car), Stephen Milne (StK), Stephen Powell
(StK) and Leigh Montana (StK) were cited for engaging in a melee during
the second quarter. Fines based on their past records were offered to players by the MRP.
All players accepted the fines – Scotland $2400, Koutoufides
$1500, Milne $1500, Powell $1500, Montagna $1500.
ESSENDON v WEST COAST
l
Andrew Lovett (Ess) was cited for striking Adam Hunter (WCE)
during the second quarter. Assessed as a Level Four offence the player was offered a
two-match suspension with an early plea. Essendon took the case to the AFL Tribunal. The
Tribunal found Lovett guilty and suspended the player for three matches.
l Dean Solomon (Ess) was cited for charging Ben Cousins
(WCE) during the third quarter. Assessed as a Level Three offence the player was offered a
one-match suspension based on an existing good record. Essendon took the case to the AFL
Tribunal. Solomon pleaded not guilty and claimed to have acted in a legitimate manner. The
Tribunal found Solomon not guilty of the charge.
l The AFL fined Essendon $5000 for the actions of its runner Paul
Dimattina who was ruled to be twice in breach of AFL regulations – when he
motioned to block West Coast player Adam Selwood and also grabbed West
Coast player Dean Cox's jumper during the half-time break.
Dimattina was suspended as Essendon runner for Rounds 9 and 10; this was a fourth offence
involving an Essendon runner since 2003. No replacement runner will be permitted during
his suspension – Essendon will be restricted to one runner for two games.
ROUND 9
COLLINGWOOD v WESTERN BULLDOGS
l
Chris Tarrant (Col) was cited with a Level Two striking offence against Dale
Morris (WB) during the third quarter of Friday night's match at the MCG. An early
plea would result in a one-match suspension. Tarrant accepted guilt and the one-match
suspension.
l Brian Harris (WB) was cited with a Level One striking offence against Anthony
Rocca (Col) during the fourth quarter. Harris accepted guilt with an early plea
and a reprimand.
ESSENDON v PORT ADELAIDE
l Nathan Lovett-Murray (Ess) was cited with a Level Two offence for
engaging in rough conduct against Port Adelaide's Damon White during the
fourth quarter. The MRP offered a reprimand for the offence on an early plea.
Lovett-Murray accepted guilt and the reprimand.
l Mark McVeigh (Ess) was cited for misconduct in that he behaved in a
threatening manner towards umpire Scott Jeffrey during the third quarter.
A first offence for misconduct is a $3200 fine. An early plea reduces the penalty to a
$2400 fine. McVeigh accepted guilt and the $2400 fine.
HAWTHORN v SYDNEY
l Brent Guerra (Haw) was cited with a Level Four striking offence against
Sydney's Lewis Roberts-Thomson during the fourth quarter. Based on his
previous record the MRP has imposed a three-match suspension. Guerra accepted guilt and
the three-match suspension.
ST KILDA v KANGAROOS
l Fraser Gehrig (StK) reported by umpire Michael Vozzo for
striking Hamish McIntosh (Kan) during the second quarter. The MRP
ruled Gehrig's action was not a striking action, and there was no further action taken.
l Lenny Hayes (StK) was cited with a Level Two striking offence against Adam
Simpson (Kangaroos) during the first quarter. Based on his prior record the MRP
offered Hayes a one-match suspension. Hayes accepted guilt and a one-match suspension.
WEST COAST v MELBOURNE
l Brad Miller (Mel) was cited with a Level Four striking offence against Ashley
Hansen (WC) before the start of play. With an early plea to the MRP, Miller can
accept a two-game suspension. Miller accepted guilt and the two-match suspension.
ROUND 10
ADELAIDE v ESSENDON
Henry Slattery (Ess) was charged with
attempting to strike Chris Knights (Ade) during the third quarter. The
MRP ruled that on an early guilty plea Slattery be suspended for one match. Slattery
admitted guilt and accepted the MRP one-match suspension.
GEELONG v WEST COAST
Gary Ablett (Gee) was charged with rough
conduct against David Wirrpanda (WCE) during the first quarter. The MRP
ruled that on an early guilty plea the player be reprimanded. Geelong sought adjudication
of the AFL Tribunal. The Tribunal dismissed the charge.
WEST.B'DOGS v HAWTHORN
Brett Montgomery (WB) was charged with rough
conduct against Peter Everitt (Haw) during the second quarter. The MRP
ruled that on an early guilty plea the player be reprimanded. Montgomery admitted guilt
and accepted the MRP reprimand.
COLLINGWOOD v BRISBANE
Jamie Charman (Bri) was charged with rough
conduct against Anthony Rocca (Col) during the second quarter. The MRP
ruled that Charman on his existing poor record and on an early guilty plea be suspended
for one match. Charman admitted guilt and accepted the MRP one-match suspension.
FREMANTLE v RICHMOND
l
Des Headland (Fre) was charged with attempting to strike Kayne Pettifer (Rch)
during the third quarter. The MRP ruled that Headland based on his existing poor record
and on an early guilty plea be suspended for two matches. Fremantle sought adjudication of
the AFL Tribunal. The AFL Tribunal dismissed the charge.
l Kayne Pettifer (Rch) was charged with striking Steven Dodd (Fre)
during the third quarter. The MRP ruled that with an early guilty plea the player be
reprimanded. Pettifer admitted guilt and accepted the MRP reprimand.
l Steven Dodd (Fre) and James Walker (Fre) were each
charged with a first offence for wrestling Kayne Pettifer (Rch) during
the third quarter. The MRP ruled Dodd and Walker can each accept a $900 fine with an early
guilty plea. Both players accepted guilt and the fine of $900 imposed by the MRP.
l Kayne Pettifer (Rch) was charged with a first offence for wrestling Steven
Dodd (Fre) during the third quarter. The MRP ruled Pettifer can accept a $900
fine with an early guilty plea. Pettifer admitted guilt and accepted the $900 fine imposed
by the MRP.
CARLTON v PORT ADELAIDE
Simon Wiggins (Car) was charged with striking Michael
Wilson (PA) during the first quarter. The MRP ruled that on an early guilty plea
the player be reprimanded. Wiggins admitted guilt and accepted the MRP reprimand.
ROUND 11
GEELONG v ESSENDON
Jimmy Bartel (Gee) was charged with rough
conduct against Damien Peverill (Ess) during the fourth quarter. The MRP
ruled that Bartel due to his previous suspensions within the last three years on an early
guilty plea be suspended for one match. Geelong sought adjudication of the AFL Tribunal.
After Bartel's charge was downgraded from reckless to negligent, to 61.87 points equating
to a reprimand, the Tribunal did not suspend the player.
RICHMOND v KANGAROOS
Jade Rawlings (Kan) was charged with rough
conduct against Richard Tambling (Rch) during the first quarter. The MRP
ruled that Rawlings due to his existing five-year good record on an early guilty plea be
suspended for one match. Rawling's club sought adjudication of the AFL Tribunal. The
Tribunal found Rawlings guilty of the charge and suspended him for one match.
SYDNEY v ST KILDA
l
Steven Baker (StK) was charged with wrestling Jude Bolton (Syd)
during the second quarter. The MRP ruled that Baker on his second such offence be fined
$1800 subject to early plea. Baker admitted guilt and accepted the MRP fine of $1800.
l Jude Bolton (Syd) was charged with wrestling Steven Baker
(StK) during the second quarter. The MRP ruled that on his first such offence be fined
$900. Bolton admitted guilt and accepted the MRP fine of $900.
WEST COAST v CARLTON
Ryan Houlihan (Car) was charged with rough
conduct against Matt Rosa (WCE) during the third quarter. The MRP ruled
that Houlihan due to his existing five-year good record on an early plea be suspended for
one match. Carlton sought adjudication of the AFL Tribunal. Due to the mid-season bye and
player breaks the hearing was delayed for one week. On June 20 the Tribunal heard the
case. Houlihan was found not guilty of the charge.
ROUND 12
BRISBANE v WEST.B'DOGS
Brad Scott (Bri) reported by umpire Brett
Rosebury wrestling Matthew Robbins (WB) – Robbins
(WB) for wrestling Brad Scott (Bri). The MRP charged both players and as
a first offence offered with an early plea a fine of $900. Both players admitted guilt and
accepted the MRP fines of $900.
KANGAROOS v CARLTON
l
Daniel Harris (Kan) was charged with striking Eddie Betts (Car)
during the first quarter. The MRP ruled that on an early guilty plea the player be
reprimanded. Harris admitted guilt and accepted the reprimand.
l Josh Gibson (Kan) was charged with striking Simon Wiggins (Car)
during the first quarter. The MRP ruled that on an early guilty plea the player be
reprimanded. Gibson admitted guilt and accepted the reprimand.
ROUND 13
MELBOURNE v PORT ADELAIDE
Josh Mahoney (PA) was cited with a Level One
striking offence against Cameron Bruce (Mel) during the fourth quarter.
The MRP ruled that on an early guilty plea the player be reprimanded. Port Adelaide sought
adjudication by the AFL Tribunal. Mahoney's charge was upheld by the Tribunal and the
player duly reprimanded.
ST KILDA v HAWTHORN
Brent Guerra (Haw) was cited for a Level Three
rough conduct charge against Nick Dal Santo (StK) during the first
quarter. The MRP ruled a two-match suspension on an early guilty plea, based on an
existing poor record. Guerra admitted guilt and accepted the MRP two-match suspension.
SYDNEY v FREMANTLE
l Jeff Farmer (Fre) was cited with a Level Two striking offence against Craig
Bolton (Syd) during the second quarter. The MRP ruled a one-match suspension,
based on an existing poor record. Farmer admitted guilt and accepted the MRP one-match
suspension.
l Josh Carr (Fre) was cited with a Third Offence of wrestling Amon
Buchanan (Syd) during the fourth quarter. The MRP ruled that on an early guilty
plea the player be fined $3000. Fremantle sought adjudication of the AFL Tribunal. Carr
was cleared of the charge by the Tribunal.
l Steven Dodd (Fre) was cited with a Second Offence of wrestling Amon
Buchanan (Syd) during the fourth quarter. The MRP ruled that on an early guilty
plea the player be fined $1800. Dodd admitted guilt and the MRP fine of $1800.
l Amon Buchanan (Syd) was cited with a First Offence for wrestling Steven
Dodd (Fre) during the fourth quarter. The MRP ruled that on an early guilty plea
the player be fined $900. Buchanan admitted guilt and accepted the MRP fine of $900.
l Paul Williams (Syd) was cited with a Level Three attempting to trip
offence against Michael Johnson (Fre) during the fourth quarter. The MRP
ruled that on an early guilty plea the player be reprimanded, based on an existing
five-year good record. Williams accepted guilt and the MRP reprimand.
RICHMOND v COLLINGWOOD
Harry O'Brien (Col) was cited with a Level Two
striking offence against Kayne Pettifer (Rch) during the first quarter.
The MRP ruled that on an early guilty plea and no prior record the player be reprimanded.
O'Brien admitted guilt and accepted the MRP reprimand.
ROUND 14
FREMANTLE v ESSENDON
Following the match day report by umpires Derek
Woodcock and Simon Meredith, Nathan Lovett-Murray (Ess)
was cited by the MRP with a Level Five striking offence against Matthew Carr (Fre)
during the first quarter. The MRP offered Lovett-Murray a three-match suspension with an
early plea based on the activation points on record. The player admitted guilt and
accepted the three-match suspension.
CARLTON v GEELONG
Simon Wiggins (Car) was cited with a second
offence for making contact with umpire Martin Ellis during the third
quarter. The MRP offered Wiggins a $3300 fine with an early plea. The player admitted
guilt and accepted the $3300 fine.
HAWTHORN v WEST COAST
Daniel Kerr (WC) was cited with a Level Three
striking offence against Sam Mitchell (Haw) during the fourth quarter.
The MRP offered Kerr a two-match suspension with an early plea based on his residual
record. West Coast sought adjudication of the Tribunal. On Tuesday before the Tribunal
Kerr pleaded guilty to striking. However, Kerr's defence successfully argued his conduct
to the Tribunal in striking Mitchell in the groin was intentional and the level of his
conduct was downgraded to reckless. The Tribunal suspended Kerr for one match.
PORT ADELAIDE v RICHMOND
l
Michael Wilson (PA) was cited with a Level Two offence for engaging in rough
conduct against Chris Hyde (Rch) during the first quarter. The MRP
offered a reprimand to the player on an early plea based on his five-year good record.
Port Adelaide sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. Wilson's defence successfully
argued the contact with Hyde was not high and therefore did not constitute rough contact.
The Tribunal dismissed the charge.
l Stuart Dew (PA) was cited with a Level Five striking offence against Dean
Polo (Rch) during the first quarter. The MRP offered Dew a two-match suspension
with an early plea based on an existing five-year good record. Port Adelaide sought
adjudication of the Tribunal. It was successfully argued that Dew had struck Polo in play
rather than behind play. The Tribunal agreed and the resulting points deduction, together
with a 25 per cent early plea discount reduced Dew's suspension to one match.
ROUND 15
MELBOURNE v RICHMOND
Joel Bowden (Rch) was charged with a Level
Three striking offence against Daniel Ward (Mel) during the fourth
quarter. The MRP offered Bowden a one-match suspension with an early plea based on an
existing five-year good record. Richmond sought adjudication from the Tribunal. The
Tribunal sustained the one match suspension.
ESSENDON v ST KILDA
Adam McPhee (Ess) was booked on match day by
umpire Matthew Nicholls with striking Robert Harvey (StK)
during the first quarter. The MRP charged McPhee with a Level Four striking
offence. With an early plea the player was offered a one-match suspension, based on an
existing five-year good record. McPhee admitted guilt and accepted the one-match
suspension.
GEELONG v PORT ADELAIDE
Cameron Mooney (Gee) was booked on match day
by umpire Kieron Nicholls for striking Josh Mahoney (PA)
during the third quarter. The MRP charged Mooney with a Level Two
striking offence and offered the player a one-match suspension which cannot be reduced to
an existing poor record. Mooney accepted guilt and the one-match suspension.
ROUND 16
ADELAIDE v KANGAROOS
Simon Goodwin (Ade) was cited with a Level One
tripping offence against Daniel Wells (Kan) during Q3. Goodwin accepted
guilt in an early plea and 56.25 demerit points added to his record.
ST KILDA v PORT ADELAIDE
Daniel Motlop (PA) cited with a Level Two
striking offence against Andrew McQualter (StK) in Q3. By an early plea
Motlop admitted guilt and accepted a reprimand.
FREMANTLE v MELBOURNE
l
Des Headland (Fre) was reported on match day by umpire Scott Jeffrey
for striking Simon Godfrey (Mel) at the opening. The MRP cited
Headland with a Level Three offence. A two-match suspension based his previous bad record
was offered with an early plea. Fremantle sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. The
Tribunal downgraded the charge from intentional to reckless but upheld the two-match
suspension.
l Adem Yze (Mel) was reported on match day by umpire Greg
Bandy for abusive language during the second quarter. The MRP cited Yze with
a first offence for abusive language towards an umpire. Yze was offered and accepted guilt
with an early plea and a fine of $900.
l Brad Green (Mel) was reported on match day by umpire Scott
Jeffrey for headbutting Ryan Crowley (Fre) during the second
quarter. The MRP cited Green with a Level Four misconduct offence. Green was offered and
accepted guilt with a one-match suspension.
l Josh Carr (Fre) was reported on match day by umpire Michael
Vozzo for striking Nathan Carroll during the half-time break.
The MRP cited J.Carr with a Level Four striking offence against Carroll. A reprimand was
offered with an early plea. Fremantle sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. A two-match
suspension was offered with an early plea. Fremantle sought the adjudication of the
Tribunal. The Tribunal downgraded the charge from intentional to reckless but upheld the
two-match suspension.
l Seven players, were cited by the MRP for engaging in a melee at
half-time. Six players accepted the MRP verdict and the fine imposed:
Matthew Carr (Fre), second offence, $2400 fine
Des Headland (Fre), second offence $2400 fine
Ryan Murphy (Fre), first offence, $1500 fine
Matthew Whelan (Mel), first offence, $1500 fine
Paul Wheatley (Mel), first offence, $1500 fine
Daniel Ward (Mel), first offence, $1500 fine
l
Nathan Carroll (Mel) – though offered a $1500 fine with an early plea,
Melbourne sought adjudication of the Tribunal. At the hearing Carroll was found not guilty
of involvement in the half-time melee.
ROUND 17
ST KILDA v RICHMOND
l
Greg Stafford (Rch) was charged with a Level Three rough conduct offence against Brendan
Goddard (StK) during the second quarter. The MRP offered Stafford a two-match
suspension with an early plea. Richmond sought adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal
cleared Stafford of the charge.
l Steven Baker (StK) was charged with a Level Four offence for attempting
to strike Greg Stafford (Rch) during the second quarter. The MRP offered
Baker a one-game suspension with an early plea, based on prior suspensions of four matches
within the last three years. St Kilda sought adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal
found Baker guilty of attempting to strike and suspended him for two matches. St Kilda
appealed. The AFL Appeals Board on Thursday upheld the original ruling.
l Andrew Raines (Rch) was charged with a Level Two tripping offence
against Aaron Fiora (StK) during the third quarter. The MRP offered
Raines a reprimand and points towards his record with an early plea. Richmond sought
adjudication of the Tribunal. Successful argument reduced Raines' action from intentional
to reckless. The reprimand was recorded.
l Troy Simmonds (Rch) was charged with a Level Three
offence for striking Nick Riewoldt (StK) during the fourth quarter. The
MRP offered a one-match suspension with an early plea. The player accepted guilt and the
one-match suspension.
KANGAROOS v GEELONG
Cameron Mooney (Gee) was booked on match day
by umpire Darren Goldspink for charging Daniel Pratt (Kan)
during the first quarter. The MRP cited Mooney with a Level Two charging offence. Mooney
was offered a one-match suspension based on prior suspensions of three matches within the
last three years. The player accepted guilt and the one-match suspension.
CARLTON v FREMANTLE
Byron Schammer (Fre) and Andrew Walker
(Car) were each charged with first offences of wrestling. Both players accepted guilt and
the $900 fine imposed by the MRP.
ROUND 18
RICHMOND v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Kayne Pettifer (Rch) reported on match day by
umpire Ray Chamberlain for abusive language at the end of the third
quarter (after the siren). The MRP cited Pettifer with a first offence of abusive language
toward umpire Chamberlain. Pettifer with an early plea can accept a fine of $900. The
player accepted guilt and the $900 fine imposed by the MRP.
SYDNEY v ESSENDON
Brett Kirk (Syd) reported on match day by
umpire Michael Vozzo for engaging in rough conduct against Ricky
Dyson (Ess) during the first quarter. The MRP assessment was that Kirk made
contact to Dyson's shoulder and neck area but the nature of the contact was not a
reportable action.
ADELAIDE v COLLINGWOOD
l
Mark Ricciuto (Ade) was cited with a Level Two striking offence against James
Clement (Col) during the first quarter. Ricciuto was offered a one-match
suspension with an early plea. The player accepted guilt and the one -match suspension.
l The MRP applied first offence citings and fines for wrestling during
the first quarter – Brodie Holland (Col) for wrestling Graham
Johncock (Ade); Tarkyn Lockyer (Col) for wrestling Graham
Johncock (Ade); Graham Johncock (Ade) for wrestling Tarkyn
Lockyer (Col). All players admitted guilt and each were fined $900.
l Alan Didak (Col) reported on match day by umpire Darren
Goldspink for tripping Michael Doughty (Ade) during the second
quarter. The MRP cited Didak with a Level One tripping offence The MRP offered a reprimand
and points towards his record with an early plea. Collingwood sought adjudication of the
Tribunal. Didak unsuccessfully argued his charge was an accident. The Tribunal agreed with
the MRP assessment that it was a negligent act. Didak received a reprimand and 82.5
penalty points added to his record.
BRISBANE v GEELONG
Jimmy Bartel (Gee) was cited with a Level
Three offence for engaging in rough conduct against Troy Selwood (Bri)
during the first quarter. The MRP offered a two-match suspension with an early plea.
Geelong sought adjudication of the Tribunal. Bartel pleaded guilty to the charge at the
Tribunal however his defence argued successfully his conduct was negligent rather than
reckless. Bartel was suspended for one match.
ROUND 19
ESSENDON v COLLINGWOOD
Andrew Welsh (Ess) reported on match day by
umpire Michael Vozzo for striking Nick Maxwell (Col)
during the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident and noted contact between the two
players was unavoidable and although Welsh made high contact, it was considered a pushing
action, not a strike, and not considered a reportable offence.
MELBOURNE v SYDNEY
l David Neitz (Mel) reported on match day by umpire Darren
Goldspink for charging Adam Goodes (Syd) during the second
quarter. The MRP reviewed the incident and noted Neitz made a legitimate attempt to mark
the ball. While contact was made to Goodes, it was considered accidental and not a
reportable offence.
l Paul Bevan (Syd) reported on match day by umpire Mathew
James for charging Chris Johnson (Mel) during the second
quarter. The MRP viewed the incident and noted Bevan's action was considered to be a push
in the back and not a charging action and therefore not a reportable offence.
WEST COAST v KANGAROOS
Daniel Chick (WCE) was cited with a Level One
striking offence against Jess Sinclair (Kan) during the third quarter.
Chick with an early plea can accept a one-game suspension based on prior residual demerit
points with the last 12 months. The player accepted guilt and the one-match penalty.
ADELAIDE v FREMANTLE
Peter Bell (Fre) was cited with a Level Two
striking offence against Nathan Bassett (Ade) during the first quarter.
Bell with an early plea can accept a reprimand. The player accepted guilt and the
reprimand of the MRP.
ROUND 20
PORT ADELAIDE v COLLINGWOOD
l
Paul Licuria (Col) was reported on match day by umpire Mathew James
for tripping Jacob Surjan (PA) during the first quarter. The MRP found
Licuria was wrong-footed by the sideways movement of Surjan. Licuria's leg
extended, but it was only to balance himself and was not judged to be a tripping action.
It was therefore not considered to be a reportable offence.
l
Alan Didak was cited with a first offence of making an obscene gesture to the
crowd during the fourth quarter. The player can accept a $900 fine with an early plea.
Didak admitted guilt and the fine of $900 imposed by the MRP.
l Scott Burns (Col) was cited with a Level One offence of engaging in
rough conduct against Domenic Cassisi (PA) during the second quarter.
Burns, who has no applicable good or bad record, was offered a reprimand with an
early plea. Burns admitted guilt and the MRP penalty of a reprimand drawing 56.25 demerit
points to his record.
GEELONG v SYDNEY
Cameron Mooney (Gee) was cited with a
Level Three striking offence against Amon Buchanan (Syd) during the first
quarter. An existing poor record and residual points failed to reduce a two-match
suspension even with an early plea. Mooney admitted guilt and accepted the MRP suspension
of two matches. 256.88 demerit points were added to Mooney's record. It was his fourth
suspension of the season.
ESSENDON v HAWTHORN
Jason Johnson (Ess) was cited with a Level
Three striking offence against Sam Mitchell (Haw) during the first
quarter. The MRP noted Johnson's five-year good record and offered a one-match suspension
on an early plea. Essendon sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal found
Johnson guilty of intentionally striking Mitchell with an elbow to the groin area and
upheld the MRP suspension of one match.
CARLTON v RICHMOND
Simon Wiggins (Car) was charged on match day
by umpire Martin Ellis for charging Brett Deledio (Rch)
during the fourth quarter. The MRP offered a reprimand with an early plea. Wiggins
admitted guilt and accepted the one-match suspension and 87.89 points towards his record.
ROUND 21
RICHMOND v ESSENDON
l
Ray Hall (Rch) reported on match day by umpire Matthew Head for
unduly rough play against Damien Peverill (Ess) during in the second
quarter. The MRP cited Hall with a Level Three engaging in rough conduct offence. With a
prior two-match sentence within the last three years Hall was offered a one-game
suspension with an early plea. Hall admitted guilt and accepted the one-match suspension
and 93.75 towards his future record.
l Mark Johnson (Ess) was cited with a Level One striking offence against Kayne
Pettifer (Rch) during the third quarter. With an existing five-year good record,
Johnson was offered a reprimand with an early plea. Essendon sought the adjudication of
the Tribunal. The AFL Tribunal on Tuesday confirmed the suspension without alteration.
COLLINGWOOD v CARLTON
l Alan Didak (Col) reported by umpire Darren Goldspink
for engaging in rough conduct on Heath Scotland (Car) during the second
quarter. The MRP reviewed the incident. Despite the high contact, Didak's action was
viewed as a legitimate attempt to bump. Therefore, the contact to the head was considered
accidental and the action was not considered to be a reportable offence.
l Dane Swan (Col) was cited with a Second Offence of engaging in a melee
during the second quarter. An early plea will draw the reduced penalty of a $2400 fine.
Swan admitted guilt and accepted the MRP fine of $2400.
l Ben Johnson (Col) was cited with a Second Offence of engaging in a
melee during the second quarter. An early plea will draw the reduced penalty of a $2400
fine. Johnson admitted guilt and accepted the MRP fine of $2400.
l Brendan Fevola (Car) was cited with a Second Offence of engaging in a
melee during the second quarter. An early plea will draw the reduced penalty of a $2400
fine. Fevola admitted guilt and accepted the MRP fine of $2400.
l
Brendan Fevola (Col) was reported on match day by umpire Darren Goldspink
for striking Dane Swan (Col) during the fourth quarter. The MRP
reviewed the incident and noted that Fevola made an open-hand grab around the neck of
Swan. His action however was not deemed to be reportable.
l Jordon Bannister (Car) was reported on match day by umpire Darren
Goldspink for striking Brodie Holland (Col) during the second
quarter. The MRP cited Bannister with a Level Four striking offence. With an existing
five-year good record, Bannister was offered a one-match suspension with an early plea.
Bannister admitted guilt and accepted the one-match suspension.
ROUND 22
ADELAIDE v MELBOURNE
Brock McLean charged with a Level Two rough
conduct offence against Scott Stevens (Ade) during the fourth quarter.
The MRP with an early plea offered McLean a reprimand and 93.75 towards his future record.
The player admitted guilt and accepted the penalty.
HAWTHORN v GEELONG
Shane Crawford (Haw) charged with a first
offence for abusive language toward boundary umpire Chris Steinman during
the first quarter. The MRP with an early plea offered Crawford a $900 fine. The player
admitted guilt and accepted the penalty.
ELIMINATION & QUALIFYING
ST KILDA v MELBOURNE
l Andrew Thompson (StK) reported by umpire Darren
Goldspink for rough conduct against Cameron Bruce (Mel) during
the second quarter. The MRP cited Thompson with a Level Two engaging in rough conduct
offence. Due to an existing five-year good record, the player can accept a reprimand with
an early plea. Thompson admitted guilt and reprimand penalty from the MRP.
l Jared Rivers (Mel) cited by the MRP for a first
offence of wrestling Nick Dal Santo (StK) during the second quarter. An
early plea by the player would draw a $900 fine. Rivers admitted guilt and the MRP penalty
of a $900 fine.
WEST COAST v SYDNEY
Daniel Chick (WCE) reported by umpire Stephen
McBurney for rough conduct against Nick Malceski (Syd) during
the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident and found Chick had bumped Malceski after
the Sydney player handballed. Contact appeared to have been made to Malceski's chest and
shoulder area. Although the contact was slightly late, the action was not considered a
reportable offence.
COLLINGWOOD v WEST.B'DOGS
Brodie Holland (Col) reported by umpires Brett
Allen and Hayden Kennedy for charging Brett Montgomery (WB)
during the first quarter. The MRP cited Holland with a Level Five engaging in rough
conduct offence drawing a four-match suspension. A poor record including another offence
earlier this season increases his original sanction by two matches and he can only accept
a five-match suspension with an early plea. Collingwood sought adjudication of the
Tribunal. The AFL Tribunal upheld the charge and suspended Holland for six matches.
Collingwood appealed the verdict. The Appeals Board rejected the appeal.
SEMI-FINALS
FREMANTLE v MELBOURNE
Josh Carr (Fre) and James McDonald
(Mel) during Q2. The MRP examined video footage and interviewed players and officials from
both clubs. The absence of any injury sustained and the inconclusive nature of the
available video footage, no further action will be taken in this matter.
WEST COAST v WEST.B'DOGS
Brian Harris (WB) was charged with a Level Two
striking offence against Adam Hunter (WCE) during the third quarter. His
poor record and carry over points from the past 12 months means Harris can accept a
two-match suspension with an early plea. Harris admitted guilt and accepted the two-match
suspension.
PRELIMINARY FINALS
SYDNEY v FREMANTLE
l Jeff Farmer (Fre)
was cited by the MRP with a Level One striking offence against Craig Bolton (Syd)
during the second quarter. While Farmer has residual points on his record, he is able to
accept a reprimand with an early plea. Farmer admitted guilt and accepted the reprimand
issued by the MRP and 95.85 added to his record.
l Justin
Longmuir (Fre) was cited by the MRP with a Level One striking offence against Barry
Hall (Syd) during the third quarter. Longmuir has a five-year good record and an
early plea reduces the penalty to a reprimand. Longmuir admitted guilt and accepted the
reprimand issued by the MRP and 42.18 added to his record.
GRAND FINAL
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