NAB CUP
FIRST ROUND
GEELONG v RICHMOND
The MRP supported the report made on the day
by umpire Kieron Nicholls that Andrew Krakouer (Rch) was
charged with rough conduct after he kicked Darren Milburn (Gee) in the
face during the second quarter. With an early plea and based on his good five-year record,
the player was presented with the MRP suspension of one match. Richmond sought the
adjudication of the AFL Tribunal.
The Tribunal on Tuesday found Krakouer not guilty of the charge of rough conduct.
MELBOURNE v HAWTHORN
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Adem Yze (Mel) charged with attempting to trip Robert Campbell
(Haw)
during the fourth quarter. Yze accepted the reprimand and 60 points added to his record.
l Campbell Brown
(Haw) charged with a Level Three striking offence
against Lynden Dunn (Mel) during the fourth quarter. Video showed Brown
making high impact with his elbow. Hawthorn accepted the MRP ruling of a two-match
suspension.
QUARTER FINALS
WEST.B'DOGS v BRISBANE
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Jamie Charman (Bri) reported by field umpire Brett Allen for striking
Ryan
Hargrave (WB) during the second quarter. The MRP withdrew the charge.
l Daniel Cross
(WB) was cited with a first offence of making contact with
field umpire Ray Chamberlain. The MRP offered a fine of $2400 with an
early plea of guilty. Cross sought adjudication of the Tribunal. Cross was unsuccessful in
his plea and the full first offence fine of $3200 was applied.
GEELONG v PORT ADELAIDE
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Mathew Stokes (Gee) for rough play on Domenic Cassisi (PA)
during the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident as bumping or making forceful
contact from front on, drawing a three-match suspension. Geelong sought adjudication from
the Tribunal. The Tribunal sustained the charges against Stokes and increased his
suspension to four premiership matches.
l Nathan Lonie
(PA) cited for striking Andrew Mackie
(Gee) and offered the penalty of a reprimand. Lonie pleaded guilty and accepted the MRP
reprimand.
KANGAROOS v FREMANTLE
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Dean Solomon (Fre) reported by field umpire Greg Bandy for
striking Brent Harvey (Kan) during the last quarter. The MRP reprimanded
Solomon.
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The MRP cited Jeff Farmer (Fre) for eye-gouging
Daniel
Pratt (Kan) during the last quarter. The MRP rated the incident as a Level Four
offence of a six-match suspension. Fremantle sought the adjudication of the AFL Tribunal.
The Tribunal sustained the charges against Farmer and suspended him for six premiership
matches.
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The MRP cited Michael Johnson (Fre)
with
a Level Three bumping offence against Lachlan Hansen (Kan) during the
third quarter quarter. The MRP rated the offence as a four-match suspension. Fremantle
sought the adjudication of the AFL Tribunal. The Tribunal sustained the charges against
Johnson and suspended him for four premiership matches.
Practice matches
SYDNEY v RICHMOND
Nic Fosdike (Syd) cited with striking
Matthew
White (Rch) during the fourth quarter and offered a one-match penalty. Sydney
sought adjudication from the Tribunal. The Tribunal downgraded the charge; finding impact
was low level rather than medium, thus freeing Fosdike to play.
SEMI-FINALS
BRISBANE v GEELONG
James Kelly (Gee) was cited for rough conduct
for a head-high bump on Jed Adcock (Bri) after he had disposed the ball
during the third quarter. The MRP rated it a Level Three offence and offered Kelly a
two-match suspension with an early plea. Kelly accepted guilt and the penalty applied by
the MRP.
CARLTON v KANGAROOS
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Shane Crawford (Haw) was cited for striking Ryley Dunn
(Fre)
during the the third quarter. The MRP assessed the action as Level Three and in light of
his recent five-year good record Crawford was offered a reprimand. The player accepted
guilt and the reprimand applied by the MRP.
l Shane Crawford (Haw) was cited for striking
Peter Bell
(Fre) during the fourth quarter. The contact with Bell was rated a Level Three strike,
with a good record also saving Crawford from a harsher penalty. The player accepted guilt
and a one-match suspension. Crawford's two separate offences from the same match will
carry forward 96.87 demerit points for the next 12 months.
GRAND FINAL
BRISBANE v CARLTON
l Cameron Wood (Bri) by umpire
Scott Jeffrey striking Cain
Ackland (Car) during the third quarter. The MRP cited Wood on the charge,
offering him a reprimand and 93.75 demerit points towards his future record. The player
accepted guilt and the penalty imposed.
l Ben Fixter
(Bri) umpire Scott Jeffrey for charging
Marc
Murphy (Car) during the third quarter. The MRP reviewed the incident and
dismissed the charge deciding Fixter maintained eye contact with the ball and made an
action of self-protection, rather than a charging motion.
Practice matches
FREMANTLE v ADELAIDE
Matthew Carr (Fre) for striking
Nathan
Bassett (Ade) during the fourth quarter. The MRP cited Carr, assessing the
incident as reckless, of medium impact and of high contact drawing a total of 225 demerit
points. Carr was offered an early plea of a one-match suspension and 168.75 demerit
points. The player admitted guilt and the penalty imposed.
HAWTHORN v ESSENDON
Shane Crawford (Haw) by umpire
Mathew
James for using abusing and insulting language towards an umpire. The MRP cited
Crawford and offered him to accept with an early plea a fine of $1800. The player admitted
guilt and accepted the penalty imposed.
PREMIERSHIP SEASON
ROUND 1
KANGAROOS v COLLINGWOOD
Jess Sinclair (Kan) was charged with engaging in rough conduct against
Nathan
Lonie (Col) during the second quarter. North Melbourne sought adjudication from
the Tribunal. The Tribunal cleared Sinclair of the charge.
FREMANTLE v PORT ADELAIDE
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Matthew Pavlich (Fre) reported by umpire
Ray Chamberlain for
striking Darryl Wakelin (PA) during the fourth quarter. This report was
withdrawn by the MRP.
l Ryan Crowley (Fre) was charged with engaging in rough conduct against
Daniel
Motlop (PA) during the first quarter. Crowley admitted guilt and accepted the
penalty of a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.
l Steven Dodd (Fre) was charged with misconduct in that he stomped on
Damon
White (PA) during the third quarter. Dodd admitted guilt and accepted the
one-match penalty.
BRISBANE v HAWTHORN
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Jordan Lewis
(Haw) for rough conduct against
Cheynee Stiller (Bri)
during the fourth quarter. This report was withdrawn by the MRP.
l Luke Hodge (Haw) was charged with tripping
Nigel Lappin
(Bri) during the third quarter. Hodge admitted guilt and received a reprimand and 66
points towards his future record.
l Cameron Wood (Bri) was charged with a first offence for wrestling in
that he wrestled Simon Taylor (Haw) during the fourth quarter. Wood
admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty of a $900 fine.
l Simon Taylor (Haw) was charged with a first offence for wrestling in
that he wrestled Cameron Wood (Bri) during the fourth quarter. Taylor
admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty of a $900 fine.
ADELAIDE v ESSENDON
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Alwyn Davey
(Ess) by umpire Michael Avon for making head-high
contact with Martin Mattner (Ade) during the second quarter. This report
was withdrawn by the MRP.
l Nathan Bassett (Ade) was charged with engaging in rough conduct against
Leroy Jetta (Ess) during the third quarter. Adelaide sought adjudication
from the Tribunal. The Tribunal cleared Bassett of the charge.
CARLTON v RICHMOND
Luke McGuane (Rch) by field umpire
Chris Kamolins for
making forceful contact to the head of Marc Murphy (Car) during the first
quarter. This report was withdrawn by the MRP.
ROUND 2
BRISBANE v ST KILDA
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Luke Power (Bri)
charged with a first offence that he wrestled Andrew McQualter (StK)
at the quarter time break. Power accepted guilt and a $900 fine.
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Andrew McQualter (StK)
charged with a first offence that he wrestled Luke Power (Bri) at the
quarter time break. McQualter accepted guilt and a $900 fine.
PORT ADELAIDE v KANGAROOS
Tom Logan (PA) charged with a first offence that he wrestled
Andrew
Swallow (Kan) during the second quarter. Logan accepted guilt and a $900
fine.
WEST.B'DOGS v ADELAIDE
Nathan Bock
(Ade) cited with bumping or making forceful contact from
front-on against Luke Darcy (WB) during the fourth quarter. Bock
accepted guilt and a reprimand from the MRP. He also carries 93.75 demerit
points towards his future record.
ROUND 3
FREMANTLE v WEST COAST
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Des Headland
(Fre) was cited for three incidents against Adam Selwood
(WCE) during the third quarter. The first striking charge was assessed
as intentional contact (three points), low impact (one point) and high
contact (two points) which attracted 225 demerit points but due to
suspensions of four matches in the past three years the penalty increased by
40 per cent to 315 points and draws a three-match suspension. The second
striking charge was assessed as a Level Three offence, attracting a
three-match suspension. If Headland is found guilty of both charges, he
would suspended for six matches. Under AFL rules, multiple charges in the
same week are combined. Headland's third charge is for wrestling Selwood
which draws a fine of $1200.
The Tribunal found Headland guilty of the first striking offence and the
wrestling charge, but found him not guilty of the second striking
charge.
The Tribunal ruled Headland was provoked by comments made by Selwood to
such an extent that it constituted "exceptional and compelling
circumstances", thereby giving the Tribunal discretion not to impose a
penalty.
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Josh Carr
was cited for striking Daniel Chick (WCE) as a Level
Three offence. Carr's recent suspensions increases the penalty to suspension
of three matches. However an early plea would reduce to a two-match ban.
Fremantle sought the jurisdiction of the Tribunal. On Wednesday the Tribunal
cleared Carr of the charge, noting that West Coast failed to provide
sufficient evidence to support the charge.
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Adam Selwood
(WCE) was cited with using insulting words towards Des Headland
(Fre) during the third quarter. An early plea is not
available to Selwood. The incident has been referred directly to the AFL
Tribunal for its judgement. On Wednesday night the Tribunal found Selwood
not guilty of using insulting language against Headland.
ST KILDA v WEST.B'DOGS
Fraser Gehrig (StK) was cited for striking
Brian Harris (WB)
during the third quarter. Gehrig admitted guilt of the Level Two offence
and accepted the MRP penalty of a one-match suspension.
KANGAROOS v HAWTHORN
Danny Jacobs
(Haw) cited for a first offence of making negligent contact
with umpire Dean Margetts during the second quarter. Jacobs with an
early plea was offered a fine of $2400. Hawthorn sought the jurisdiction of
the Tribunal which on Tuesday cleared Jacobs of the charge.
ROUND 4
RICHMOND v WEST.B'DOGS
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Robert
Murphy (WB) by
umpire Dean Margetts
for head high contact with Andrew
Raines (Rch) during
the second quarter. This charge was
withdrawn.
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Jake
King (Rch) and Scott West (WB) by emergency umpire
Scott McLaren for wrestling each other in the
last quarter. The MRP offered both
players an early plea of a $900 fine. Both players admitted guilt and
accepted the MRP penalty.
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Nathan Eagleton
(WB) was cited for attempting to trip Brett Deledio (Rch) during
Q1. The MRP offered Eagleton a reprimand on an early plea and 45 demerit
points. The player admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty.
WEST COAST v CARLTON
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Brendan
Fevola (Car) reported by umpire Stephen McBurney for striking
Tyson Stenglein (WC)
during Q2.
The
MRP offered Fevola a reprimand on an early plea and 90 demerit points.
The player admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty.
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Lance Whitnall was
cited for tripping Matt Rosa (WCE) during Q1. In light of his
existing good record the MRP offered Whitnall a reprimand and 70.31
demerit points. The player admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty.
ROUND 5
ESSENDON v
COLLINGWOOD
Dale Thomas
(Col) was cited for striking
Patrick Ryder (Ess)
during the second quarter. Thomas was offered a reprimand with an early
plea. Collingwood sought adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal on
Wednesday took evidence from field umpire Michael Vozzo that the
action was accidental. The Tribunal found Thomas not guilty of the
charge.
PORT ADELAIDE v ST KILDA
Shaun Burgoyne
(PA) was cited with engaging in rough conduct against
Lenny Hayes (StK) during Q2. An early plea for a two-match
suspension was offered to the player. Port Adelaide sought adjudication
of the Tribunal. The Tribunal jury on Wednesday dismissed the case,
finding the actions of Burgoyne was not responsible for the neck injury
sustained by the St Kilda player.
RICHMOND v WEST COAST
Tyson Stenglein (WCE) by umpire
Troy Pannell for high contact on Richard Tambling (Rch)
during
Q1.
After a review by the MRP the report was withdrawn.
CARLTON v BRISBANE
Andrew Carrazzo (Car) and
Kade Simpson (Car) were cited for
making negligent contact with umpire Matthew Head during Q3. The
pair were offered fines of $2400 each with an early plea. Both admitted
guilty and accepted the fines imposed by the MRP.
SYDNEY v MELBOURNE
Adam Goodes
(Syd) was cited for intentionally charging
Simon
Godfrey (Mel) during Q4. With an unblemished record Goodes was
offered a one-match suspension with an early plea. Sydney sought
adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal on Wednesday yielded to the
plea to have the charge downgraded to striking, such process reducing
the points allocation. Goodes pleaded guilty to striking to which he
received a reprimand and 70.31 demerit points carried over. As the base
points for the strike were 125 – they were 225 for charging – any
offence worth more than 100 base points makes the player ineligible for
the Brownlow Medal in this season.
ROUND 6
ST KILDA v
CARLTON
Steven Baker
(StK) cited with striking Marc Murphy (Car)
during Q1. An early plea would draw a one-match suspension.
Steven Baker
(StK) cited with rough conduct against Jordan
Russell (Car) during Q4. An early plea would draw a one-match
suspension.
St Kilda sought the adjudication of the Tribunal on both charges. On
Tuesday the Tribunal found Baker guilty on both charges. He was however
spared a third week of suspension by the ruling of Tribunal chairman David Jones. Instead of combining the points from both guilty
verdicts, which would have given Baker a three-match suspension, the St
Kilda was allowed to carry forward 155 demerit points towards his next
appearance at the Tribunal, or effectively taking a one match suspended
sentence.
ESSENDON v HAWTHORN
Sam Mitchell (Haw) was cited for making negligent contact with
umpire Stefan Grun during Q2. An early plea would draw a $2400
fine. Hawthorn sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. The jury on
Tuesday night found Mitchell guilty of the charge. despite the fact that
umpire Grun could not recall the incident. Mitchell was fined $3200, the
first offence fine.
BRISBANE v FREMANTLE
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Dean Solomon
(Ess)
was cited for misconduct for kneeing Jason Roe (Bri) during Q3.
An early plea would draw a two-match suspension. Fremantle sought
adjudication of the Tribunal. Solomon was found guilty of the incident
but had the charge downgraded from reckless to negligent which reduced
the sentence from two to one match.
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Antoni Grover
(Fre) cited for attempting to trip Ashley McGrath (Bri). The
player accepted the MRP reprimand and 66 points toward his future
record.
MELBOURNE v PORT ADELAIDE
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Colin Sylvia
(Mel)
accepted a reprimand and 93.75 demerit points from the MRP for bumping
or making forceful contact from front-on towards Kane Cornes
(Ade) in Q1.
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Aaron Davey (Mel)
accepted a reprimand and 93.75 demerit points from the MRP for charging
Matt Thomas (PA) in Q3.
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Travis Johnstone
(Mel) accepted a $900 fine imposed by the MRP for abusive language at
the end of the match toward umpire Craig Hendrie.
RICHMOND v GEELONG
Kayne Pettifer (Rch) and
Andrew Mackie (Gee) cited for
wrestling in Q2. Both players accepted fines imposed by the MRP –
Pettifer $1800 and Mackie $900.
ROUND 7
COLLINGWOOD v CARLTON
The MRP cited 16 players, nine Collingwood, seven Carlton, for
involvement in a melee during the quarter-time interval. 12 players accepted
the early plea and fines – Dane Swan (Col) $3300, Alan Didak
(Col) $2400,
Anthony Rocca (Col) $2400,
Dale Thomas (Col) $1500, Scott Burns (Col) $1500, Chris
Bryan (Col) $1500,
Heath Scotland (Car) $3300, Brendan Fevola (Car) $3300, Andrew Walker
(Car) $1500, Eddie Betts (Car) $1500, Brad Fisher (Car)
$1500, Cain Ackland (Car) $1500.
Four players sought adjudication of the Tribunal who on Tuesday night
cleared Collingwood's Harry O'Brien of his involvement, but found
guilty and imposed fines upon Kade Simpson (Car) $2000, Josh
Fraser (Col) $2000 and Brodie Holland (Col) $3200.
Combined fines of the melee totalled $32,400.
PORT ADELAIDE v RICHMOND
Kane Johnson
(Rch) cited for wrestling Chad Cornes (PA). Johnson
admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty of a $900 first offence fine.
WEST.B'DOGS v MELBOURNE
The MRP cited
Ben Holland (Mel) for serious misconduct in making
unnecessary and unreasonable contact to the face of Brad Johnson
during Q3 which was sent direct to the Tribunal for adjudication. At the
tribunal chairman John Hassett ruled the charge did not carry the
same wieght as eye gouging worth 125 points under the AFL penalties system.
The jury allocated the offence 93.8 points, under the 100 point threshhold
for a suspension. Given that Holland had pleaded guilty to misconduct, he
received the reprimand of the Tribunal.
FREMANTLE v HAWTHORN
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Antoni Grover
(Fre) reported for allegedly wrestling Ben
Dixon (Haw) in Q2.
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Ben Dixon (Haw) reported for allegedly
wrestling Antoni Grover (Fre) in Q2.
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Ben Dixon (Haw) was cited for a separate
charge of striking Steven Dodd (Fre).
The MRP ruled Dixon be fined $900 and Grover $1800 for wrestling. Both
players accepted the MRP penalties. Dixon admitted guilt of striking Dodd
and received the reprimand of the MRP.
ROUND 8
GEELONG v FREMANTLE
Josh Carr
(Fre) was cited for striking Steve Johnson
(Gee) during
Q3. The MRP offered a one-match suspension with an early plea. Fremantle
sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. On Tuesday Carr attempted to have
the charge downgraded to one of reckless contact instead of intentional. The
tribunal jury failed to be persuaded and confirmed the one-match suspension.
SYDNEY v PORT ADELAIDE
Brett Kirk (Syd) was cited with bumping or making forceful front-on
contact against Chad Cornes (PA) in Q4. Kirk, with a clear record for
the past five years was offered a reprimand and 70.31 carry-over points. The
player admitted guilt and accepted the MRP reprimand.
WEST COAST v MELBOURNE
Daniel Kerr
(WCE) was cited with forceful front-on contact against
Cameron Bruce (Mel) in Q1. The MRP rated Kerr's action as reckless
(2pts), low impact (1) and high contact (2), a level-two offence drawing 250
demerit points and a two-match suspension. West Coast accepted the two-match
ban.
ROUND 9
FREMANTLE v ST KILDA
Heath Black
(Fre) was cited by the MRP for rough conduct against
Andrew McQualter (StK) in Q4. Black admitted guilt and accepted the
reprimand imposed by the MRP.
CARLTON v ADELAIDE
Martin Mattner (Ade) was cited by the MRP for tripping Luke Blackwell
in Q4. Mattner admitted guilt and accepted the reprimand imposed by
the MRP.
HAWTHORN v WEST COAST
Chris Judd (WCE) was cited by the MRP for eye-gouging
Campbell Brown
(Haw) during Q3. The incident was assessed as negligent conduct with low
impact and high contact accruing a total of 137.50 activation points and
with an early plea, will be reduced to 103.13 points, carrying a one-match
ban. West Coast sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. On Tuesday night
after deliberating for some 12 minutes the Tribunal jury ruled the case
unproven and Judd not guilty.
MELBOURNE v KANGAROOS
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Corey Jones (Kan) was cited by the MRP and found guilty of making
negligent contact with umpire Troy Pannell during Q2. North Melbourne
sought adjudication of the Tribunal which found Jones guilty of the
charge. Jones was fined $3200.
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Brent Harvey (Kan) was cited for striking Simon Godfrey (Mel)
during Q1. North Melbourne sought adjudication of the Tribunal which
found Harvey guilty of the charge. Harvey was reprimanded.
PORT ADELAIDE v GEELONG
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Matt Thomas (PA) was cited for having engaged in rough conduct against
Andrew Mackie (Gee) in Q3. Thomas admitted guilt and accepted a
one-match suspension imposed by the MRP.
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Mark Blake (Gee) was cited by the MRP for making negligent contact
with umpire Mathew James during Q2. Blake accepted guilt and a $2400 fine
imposed by the MRP.
ROUND 10
COLLINGWOOD v FREMANTLE
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Ryan Crowley (Fre) reported on match day by field umpire
Mathew James for
forceful contact to Simon Prestigiacomo while he
had his head over the ball during Q2. The MRP suspended
Crowley for one match. Crowley admitted guilt and
accepted the MRP penalty.
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Alan Didak (Col) was cited for charging Paul Hasleby (Fre) in
Q4. The MRP imposed a one-match suspension with an early plea. Collingwood
sought adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal cleared Didak of the
charge.
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Brodie Holland (Col) was cited for making negligent contact with
field umpire
Mathew James
in Q3. The MRP imposed a fine of $3300, giving
it was Holland's second such offence. The player accepted guilt and the fine
imposed by the MRP.
PORT ADELAIDE v HAWTHORN
Justin Westhoff
(Port) reported on match day by field umpire
Kieron Nicholls for
front-on contact with Clinton Young (Haw) late in Q4. Following
the MRP review the charge was withdrawn.
CARLTON v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Jordan McMahon (WB) was cited for making negligent contact with field
umpire Hayden Kennedy
in Q3. The MRP imposed a fine of $2400. The player
accepted guilt and the fine imposed by the MRP.
ROUND 11
ADELAIDE v GEELONG
Max Rooke
(Gee) was cited for making forceful contact from
front-on against Adelaide captain Mark Ricciuto during Q3. The MRP
imposed a one-match suspension with an early plea. Rooke admitted guilt
and accepted the MRP penalty.
ST KILDA v KANGAROOS
An AFL investigation was launched following a a complaint by
Kangaroo Brent Harvey during Q1 to field umpire Brett Allen
who lodged an incident referral notice to the league. St Kilda's Steven Baker was not charged after Harvey told the investigations
officer the players had clashed heads when the Saints stopper vigorously
block his run at the ball. Harvey had no injury and received no
treatment.
ROUND 12
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Nathan Eagleton (WB) was cited for striking
Chris Tarrant (Fre) during Q3. Eagleton was offered a
two-game suspension with an early plea – not reducible due to carry-over
points on record. The club sought adjudication from the Tribunal. On
June 26th the jury confirmed the suspension of two matches.
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Anthony Rocca (Col) was cited for rough conduct against
Sean Dempster (Syd) in Q3.
Rocca was offered an early plea
of one-match suspension after the MRP deemed
his conduct was negligent (one point), medium impact (two points) and high
contact (two points) – equating to a Level Two offence and a two-game
suspension. Collingwood sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. On
Tuesday night Rocca pleaded guilty and despite evidence from field
umpire Michael Vozzo favourable to his case, the Tribunal suspended
the player for two matches.
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Stephen Milne
(St Kilda) reported by umpire Matthew Head for
head-high contact on Daniel Kerr (West Coast) in Q3.
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Jason Blake
(StK) faced a match day report of striking Daniel Chick (WCE).
The MRP reviewed the incident and withdrew the charge, finding Blake had
attempted to shepherd Chick and his arm had made slight contact with
Chick's head.
ROUND 13
ESSENDON v MELBOURNE
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The MRP cited Matthew Lloyd
(Ess) with charging Nathan Carroll
after the three-quarter-time siren. With an early plea Lloyd can accept
a one-match suspension. Essendon sought adjudication of the Tribunal. At the
hearing Lloyd pleaded guilty but the club tried to have the charge
downgraded to striking. The tribunal deliberated and sustained the penalty
of a one-match suspension.
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The MRP cited Andrew Welsh (Ess) for making forceful contact from
front-on against Brad Green (Mel) in Q???. Acceptance of an early
plea would draw a reprimand. Essendon sought adjudication of the Tribunal.
After the hearing and deliberation the tribunal confirmed the penalty of a
reprimand invoked by the MRP and the carry-forward of 93.75 demerit points.
GEELONG v SYDNEY
The MRP cited
Tom Harley (Gee) for making contact with field
umpire Ray Chamberlain in Q3. The MRP offered Harley a reduced fine
of $2400 with an early plea. Geelong sought adjudication of the
Tribunal. The Tribunal found Harley guilty as charged in spite of
evidence that Sydney player Jude Bolton had bumped Harley
into the path of the umpire. Harley was fined $3200 for his
misdemeanour.
ST KILDA v RICHMOND
Kayne Pettifer
(Rch) on match day was reported by field umpire
Martin Ellis for striking Leigh Fisher (StK) in Q1.
The MRP viewed evidence and issued a reprimand against Pettifer. The
player accepted the MRP ruling.
ROUND 14
ESSENDON v GEELONG
u
Dustin Fletcher (Ess) was cited
for striking Kane Tenace (Gee) in Q3. Fletcher accepted the early
plea of guilty and a one-match suspension.
u
Mark McVeigh (Ess) was
citied for striking Gary Ablett (Gee) in Q3. Essendon sought
adjudication of the Tribunal rather than the MRP finding. At the
Tribunal on Tuesday, McVeigh pleaded guilty to the charge but it was
argued the punch was to Ablett's chest and not high as the MRP found.
The Tribunal agreed and reduced McVeigh's demerit total from 185.63
points to 103.12 – changing the contact element from high to low. On the
plea of guilty the Tribunal suspended McVeigh for one match.
WEST COAST v BRISBANE
Daniel Kerr (WCE) was cited for striking Will Hamill (Bri) in
Q3. Kerr accepted the early plea of guilty and a one-match suspension.
ROUND 15
MELBOURNE v BRISBANE
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Joel Macdonald (Bri) and Colin Sylvia (Mel) reported
by emergency umpire Armstrong for wrestling during Q3. The MRP decided
against proceeding with these charges.
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Aaron Davey (Mel) was cited for striking Troy Selwood
(Bri) with a right fist to the stomach in Q1. The MRP offered Davey a
two-match suspension with an early plea. Davey admitted guilt and
accepted the MRP penalty.
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Simon Black (Bri) was cited for striking Simon Godfrey
(Mel) in Q2. The MRP offered Black a reprimand for an offence assessed
as high, negligent and of low impact. Black admitted guilt and accepted
the MRP penalty.
FREMANTLE v KANGAROOS
Ryan Murphy (Fre) was cited for engaging in rough conduct against
Corey Jones (Kan) in Q3. The MRP offered Murphy a one-game
suspension with an early plea. Murphy admitted guilt and accepted the
MRP penalty.
ROUND 16
GEELONG v WEST.B'DOGS
The MRP proceeded with the match day report by umpire Michael Vozzo.
Adam Cooney (WB) was charged with striking Cameron Ling
(Gee) in Q3. The MRP offered Cooney with an early plea a reprimand for a
level-two offence and 93.75 points towards his future record. Cooney
admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty.
ST KILDA v HAWTHORN
Justin Koschitzke (StK) cited for striking Robert Campbell
(Haw) in Q2.
The MRP offered Koschitzke a one-match suspension with an early
plea. The player admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty.
BRISBANE v CARLTON
Simon Black (Bri) cited with making negligent contact by umpire
Gary Fila in Q2. An early plea will draw the reduced fine of
$2400. Black admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty.
KANGAROOS v MELBOURNE
Simon Godfrey (Mel) reported by field umpire Chris Kamolins for contact
to the head of Scott McMahon (Kangaroos). The report was assessed and
cleared by the MRP. The panel declared that Godfrey had made forceful
contact with McMahon, but it was not reportable because it was caused by
circumstances outside the control of the player.
ROUND 17
SYDNEY v RICHMOND
Kane Johnson (Rch) was cited for making contact with umpire Ray Chamberlain during the first quarter.
Johnson accepted guilt and a $2400 fine.
PORT ADELAIDE v MELBOURNE
Toby Thurstans (PA) was cited for striking James McDonald (Mel) during
the third quarter. Thurstans accepted guilt and a reprimand with 70.31
points towards his future record.
ROUND 18
WEST.B'DOGS v ST KILDA
l
Matthew Boyd (WB) was cited for making contact with umpire Chris
Donlon in
Q2. The MRP offered Boyd a fine of $2400 with an early plea. Boyd accepted
guilt and the MRP penalty.
l
Lenny Hayes (StK) was cited for tripping Jason Akermanis (WB)
in Q2. The MRP offered Hayes a reprimand and 66 points toward his record
with an early plea. Hayes accepted guilt and the MRP penalty.
HAWTHORN v ESSENDON
Jordan Lewis (Haw) was cited with attempting to strike Nathan
Lovett-Murray in Q1. The MRP offered Lewis a reprimand and 60 points
toward his record with an early plea. Lewis accepted guilt and the MRP
penalty.
WEST COAST v FREMANTLE
Eight players, five from Fremantle and three from West Coast were cited
by the MRP for engaging in a melee during Q3. The MRP imposed fines which
were accepted by Fremantle: Matthew Carr $3300 (his third melee
offence), Matthew Pavlich $2400 (second melee), and $1500 fine each
against Heath Black, Paul Hasleby and Josh Carr. Three
West Coast players, Beau Waters, Matt Priddis and
Ben Cousins were offered fines of $1500 each. All players accepted guilt
and the fines imposed by the MRP.
ROUND 19
RICHMOND v COLLINGWOOD
l
Daniel Jackson (Rch)
reported by emergency umpire Troy Pannell for
wrestling Ben Johnson (Col) during Q2. The charge
was withdrawn.
l
Ben Johnson (Col)
reported by emergency umpire Troy Pannell for
wrestling Daniel Jackson (Rch) during Q2. The
charge was withdrawn.
l
Ben Johnson (Col)
reported by emergency umpire Troy Pannell for
striking Daniel Jackson (Rch) during Q2. The MRP
offered Johnson a reprimand and 70.31 points with an
early plea. Johnson took the early plea.
HAWTHORN v BRISBANE
l
Rhan Hooper (Bri) was citing with striking Rick Ladson (Haw)
by making high contact at high impact on Ladson during the first
quarter. Hooper was offered a two-match suspension with an early plea.
Brisbane sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal found
Hooper guilty as charged and suspended him for three matches.
l
Chance Bateman (Haw)
was cited for making contact with field umpire Stuart Wenn in Q3.
Bateman accepted guilt and the fine of $2400 imposed by the MRP.
PORT ADELAIDE v CARLTON
l
Daniel Motlop (PA) reported by field umpire Ray Chamberlain
for charging Bret Thornton (Car) during Q4. The MRP assessed
contact was made with an open hand and was not a striking motion.
l
The MRP cited Damon White (PA) with charging Brendan Fevola
(Car) during the third quarter. In light of his good five-year record
White was offered a one-match suspension with an early plea. Port
Adelaide sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal found
White guilty of charging Fevola and issued a reprimand. The penalty carries
93.75 to his record.
SYDNEY v ST KILDA
St Kilda runner Danny Sexton was cited for making negligent
contact with umpire Chris Donlon in the second quarter. The MRP
imposed a fine of $2400 which was accepted by Sexton.
KANGAROOS v WEST COAST
Quinten Lynch (WCE) reported by umpire Michael Vozzo for
charging Jesse W Smith (Kan) during Q2. The MRP reviewed the
incident and withdrew the charge.
ROUND 20
COLLINGWOOD v MELBOURNE
Ben Johnson (Col) reported by field umpire Chris Donlon
for making forceful contact on
Daniel Bell
(Mel) during the second quarter. The MRP assessed the bump Johnson
laid as a Level Five offence, as reckless conduct, high contact and
with severe impact. The MRP offered Johnson a six-match suspension.
The player admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty.
ST KILDA v FREMANTLE
An AFL investigation was conducted to explain how Jeff Farmer
(Fre) came to be severely concussed and left with a broken nose
in an off-the-ball incident during the third quarter. There was no
video evidence. Steven Baker (StK) was cited and referred to
the AFL Tribunal. On Tuesday, the Tribunal accepted Baker's account
of events after hearing evidence from two witnesses but still found
he had engaged in rough conduct, acting recklessly and he made high
contact to Farmer with high impact. The Tribunal suspended Baker for
seven matches.
St Kilda appealed. On Thursday evening the Appeals Board confirmed
the findings of the Tribunal.
BRISBANE v SYDNEY
l
Jason Roe (Bri) reported by field umpire Brett Rosebury
for bumping and front on contact to the head of Luke Brennan
during the first quarter. Roe's action was assessed by the MRP as
negligent contact, high contact at medium impact. Roe accepted the
MRP's early plea offer of a one-match suspension.
l
Luke Power (Bri) reported by field
umpire Shaun Ryan for a charge on Craig Bolton (Syd)
during the fourth quarter. This charge was withdrawn after assessment by
the MRP.
WEST COAST v RICHMOND
Brent Staker (WC) reported by umpire Derek Woodcock for
striking Adam Pattison (Rch) during the second quarter. This
charge was withdrawn after assessment by the MRP.
HAWTHORN v PORT ADELAIDE
Daniel Motlop (PA) and Luke Hodge (Haw) were reported for
wrestling each other during Q3. Both players accepted the MRP
assessment of a $900 fine each for their actions.
KANGAROOS v GEELONG
Darren Milburn was cited for throwing his mouthguard at
Shannon Grant (Kan) while the player was prepared to take his
kick in Q4. Milburn accepted the MRP assessment of a fine of $600
for his action.
ROUND 21
ST KILDA v WEST COAST
Chris Judd (WCE) was cited for making negligent contact with field
umpire Shane McInerney in the first quarter. Judd admitted guilt and
accepted the MRP fine of $2400.
FREMANTLE v MELBOURNE
l
Josh Carr (Fre) was cited for making forceful front-on
contact to Chris Johnson (Mel) in Q1. In light of Carr's poor record,
which earned him a 30 per cent loading combined with 87.50 carryover points
he was offered an early plea of one match suspension. Carr admitted guilt
and accepted the penalty imposed by the MRP.
l
Brock McLean (Mel) and Byron Schammer (Fre) were cited
for wrestling each other in Q3. Both players admitted guilt and accepted the
fines imposed by the MRP, McLean $900 and Shammer $1800.
l
Brad Miller (Mel) and Dean Solomon (Fre) were cited
for wrestling each other in Q3. Both player admitted guilt and accepted the
fines imposed by the MRP, Miller $3000 (his third offence) and Solomon
$$900.
COLLINGWOOD v SYDNEY
l
Anthony Rocca (Col) reported for striking Adam Goodes
(Syd) in the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident as negligent
contact and low impact. An early plea will result in a reprimand and 90.75
points added to his record. Rocca admitted guilt and the penalty imposed by
the MRP.
l
Amon Buchanan (Syd) reported for charging Martin Clarke
(Col) in the third quarter. The MRP assessed the incident as reckless
and high, warranting a three-match ban, that however was reduced to two
matches in light of Buchanan's good record. With an early plea Buchanan will
face a one-match suspension. The player admitted guilt and the penalty
imposed by the MRP.
ROUND 22
RICHMOND v ST KILDA
Daniel Jackson
(Rch) cited for engaging in rough conduct against
Leigh Montagna (StK) in the second quarter. The MRP offered Jackson with a
reprimand and 93.75 demerit points to his record with an early plea. The
player admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalties.
BRISBANE v GEELONG
Tim Notting (Bri) cited with striking Joel Selwood (Gee) during
Q3. The MRP offered Notting a reprimand and 60 demerit points to his record
with an early plea. The player accepted the MRP penalties.
PORT ADELAIDE v FREMANTLE
Troy Cook
(Fre) was cited for making negligent contact with field umpire
Ray Chamberlain during Q1. The MRP offered Cook a fine of $2400 with
an early plea. The player accepted the MRP penalty.
SYDNEY v HAWTHORN
Grant Birchall was charged with striking Ryan O'Keefe (Syd)
during the first quarter. The MRP assessed the incident and cited Birchall,
offering a reprimand and 60 demerit points with an early plea. Birchall
admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty.
WESTERN BULLDOGS v KANGAROOS
Kasey Green (Kan) was cited for striking Tom Williams (WB) during
the first quarter. The MRP assessed the incident worthy of a two-match
suspension. Green admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty of two games.
MELBOURNE v CARLTON
Michael Newton (Mel) was cited for charging Paul Bower (Car)
during Q2. The MRP offered Newtown a one-match suspension with an early
plea. Melbourne sought adjudication of the Tribunal. The case was considered
and the Tribunal issued Newton with a reprimand for his act.
ELIMINATION & QUALIFYING
No charges laid
SEMI-FINALS
KANGAROOS v HAWTHORN
n
Shane Crawford (Haw) reported by field umpire Michael Vozzo for
striking Daniel Harris (Kan) during the third quarter. The MRP
assessed the act as reckless conduct (two points), high impact (three
points) and high contact (two points) equating to 357.5 points to which was
added 96.87 carry-over points totalling 454.37 points, constituting a
four-match ban. Crawford on an early plea would reduce the penalty to three
matches. Crawford admitted guilt and was suspended for three matches.
n
Jordan Lewis (Haw) was cited for striking Brent Harvey (Kan)
during the second quarter. His contact was assessed as intentional (three
points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). Sixty
carry-over points took Lewis's penalty to 285 points, which cannot be
reduced below a two-match suspension. Hodge admitted guilt and was suspended
for two matches.
n
Luke Hodge (Haw) was cited with striking Brady Rawlings (Kan)
during the fourth quarter. The MRP assessed the incident: reckless conduct
(two points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). Although
not enough to constitute a suspension his 66 carryover points exceeded the
100-point mark. An early guilty plea would only reduce the 146 total down to
109.50 points. Hawthorn sought the adjudication of the tribunal. The
Tribunal upheld the MRP penalty of a one-match suspension.
PRELIMINARY FINALS
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GRAND FINAL
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