Intra-club practice match
In Carlton's intra-club practice match at Princes Park on
Friday, February 6, ruckman Setanta O'hAilpin struck teammate
Cameron Cloke with a right fist to the head and then proceeded to
kick Cloke as he lay on the ground.
The incident came before the Match Review Panel on Monday when O'hAilpin
was charged with a Level Four striking offence, assessed as intentional
conduct with medium impact and high contract. The kicking offence was
assessed as Level Two – defined as intentional contact, low impact and
with body contact.
The MRP suspended O'hAilpin for four matches. The club accepted the ban
less than two hours after the AFL announced them. (Diary,
February 10).
NAB CUP
1st ROUND
COLLINGWOOD v WEST COAST
Nick Maxwell
(Col) was charged with rough conduct against Patrick
McGinnity (WCE) during Q1. The
MRP assessed the incident as a Level Three offence because of the
negligent contact, high impact and high contact. The MRP determined a
three-match suspension.
Collingwood sought the adjudication of the Tribunal.
At the Tribunal hearing conducted on Tuesday, February 17, the two-hour
hearing featured the unusual situation where, after 25 minutes of
deliberation, the three-man jury called back the tribunal and asked for
a clarification on the two questions they had to consider. The finding
went against Maxwell who was suspended for four matches.
Collingwood appealed, arguing the tribunal had erred in finding that
Maxwell had alternatives in the controversial bumping case.
At the Appeals Board hearing held on Friday morning, February 20, the
tribunal verdict of a four-match suspension was overturned.
Please also refer: Diary, February 21st,
"Rule is virtually impossible to understand"
BRISBANE v ST KILDA
Ashley McGrath (Bri) was cited with
making forceful contact from front on with Brendon Goddard (StK)
in Q3. The bump was assessed as negligent contact (one point), low
impact (one point) and high contact (two points) for a total of four
activation points, which is classified as a Level One offence (125
demerit points). However, McGrath's existing good record over the past
five years allows him to escape with a reprimand and 70.31 points to his
future record.
McGrath pleaded guilty and accepted the MRP penalty of a reprimand.
HAWTHORN v MELBOURNE
Paul Johnson (Mel) for striking Sam Mitchell (Haw) in Q1. This
charge was withdrawn.
Clinton Young (Haw) for rough conduct on Aaron Davey (Mel) in Q1.
The MRP charged Young with a Level One offence, drawing 125 demerit
points and a possible one-match penalty. An early plea would reduced the
penalty to a reprimand and 93.75 points to his future record.
Young accepted guilt and the MRP penalty of a reprimand.
SYDNEY v PORT ADELAIDE
Daniel Motlop (PA) for charging Jesse White
(Syd) in Q1. The MRP charged Motlop with a Level One offence, drawing 125
demerit points and a possible one-match penalty. An early plea would
reduced the penalty to a reprimand and 93.75 points to his future
record.
Motlop accepted guilt and the MRP penalty of a reprimand.
SEMI-FINALS
GEELONG v PORT ADELAIDE
Danny Meyer (PA) reported by umpire Mathew Nicholls
for bumping or making forceful contact with the front of David Johnson
(Gee) in Q1. The MRP cleared Meyer of the charge.
COLLINGWOOD v RICHMOND
Shane O'Bree (Col) was cited with abusive language toward the
emergency umpires in Q4.
The MRP fined O'Bree $1200, reduced to $900 with an early plea.
O'Bree admitted guilt and accepted the MRP fine of $900.
GRAND FINAL
COLLINGWOOD v GEELONG
Chris Bryan (Col) for late contact on Joel Selwood
(Gee) in Q2. This charge was withdrawn.
Practice matches
MELBOURNE v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Clint Bartram (Mel) for making front-on contact
with Daniel Giansiracusa (WB) in Q4. The charge was withdrawn,
FREMANTLE v CARLTON
Nick Stevens (Car) was cited by the MRP for striking Nick Suban
(Fre) in Q2. The MRP assessed the incident of intentionally striking as
a two-match ban which can be reduced to a one match suspension with an
early plea.
Carlton sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. On Tuesday night
the Tribunal downgraded to the charge from intentional to reckless,
Stevens however was suspended for one match.
Simon Wiggins (Car) reported by umpire Dean
Margetts for rough conduct against Greg Broughton in Q3. This
charge was dismissed.
PREMIERSHIP SEASON
ROUND 1
RICHMOND v CARLTON
Kade Simpson (Car) reported by field umpire Michael Vozzo for
making forceful front-on contact on Daniel Jackson (Rch) in Q1.
The MRP charged Simpson with a Level One offence and offered a reprimand
with an early plea. Simpson accepted guilt, with a reprimand and 70.31
demerit points to his future record.
HAWTHORN v GEELONG
Simon Taylor (Haw)
reported by umpire Ryan for misconduct (kneeing) on Joel Selwood
(Gee) in Q1. The MRP charged Taylor with a Level Three misconduct charge
– intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high
contact (two points). An early plea would draw a two-match suspension.
Taylor accepted guilt and the two-match suspension.
Max Rooke (Gee) reported
by umpire McBurney for engaging in rough conduct on Sam Mitchell
(Haw) in Q3. The MRP dismissed this charge.
Luke Hodge (Haw) reported
by umpire McBurney for striking Tom Lonergan (Gee) in Q3. The MRP
deemed the strike to be a legitimate attempt to spoil and
dismissed the charge.
Andrew Mackie (Gee)
reported by umpire McBurney for striking Brent Renouf (Haw) in
Q4. The MRP dismissed this charge.
Steve Johnson (Gee) was
charged with a Level Two offence and 45 points towards his future record
for attempting to strike Luke Hodge (Haw). Geelong sought the
adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal on Tuesday night considered
Johnson's impeccable record in the previous seven seasons and believed
he was trying to brush off Hodge. The Tribunal found Johnson not guilty
of the charge.
ST KILDA v SYDNEY
Adam Goodes (Syd) was charged with making negligent contact with
umpire Ray Chamberlain. The player accepted guilt and MRP imposed
fine of $1950.
PORT ADELAIDE v ESSENDON
Dean Brogan (PA) was charged for engaging in rough conduct
against Andrew Lovett (Ess) at the quarter-time break. The
incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact
(one point) and body contact (one point) drawing 225 demerit points and
a two-match suspension. An early plea would reduce the penalty by 25 per
cent to 168.75 points and a one-match suspension. Port Adelaide sought
the adjudication of the Tribunal, The Tribunal downgraded the rough
conduct charge from intentional to reckless. The two-hour case was conducted
by links from Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth; the evidence of umpire
Margetts persuaded the Tribunal to find Brogan guilty and he was
suspended for one match.
ROUND 2
GEELONG v RICHMOND
Jake King (Rch) charged with a Level One offence for engaging in
rough conduct against Steve Johnson (Gee) in Q2. An early plea
reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 towards his
future record. King with an early plea accepted guilt and the MRP
penalty of a reprimand.
CARLTON v BRISBANE
Luke Power (Bri) charged with a first offence for making negligent
contact with umpire Ray Chamberlain in Q2. The MRP exonerated
Power of the charge.
SYDNEY v HAWTHORN
Brett Kirk (Syd) charged with recklessly making contact with umpire
Mathew James in Q2. The MRP referred the matter directly to the
Tribunal for its determination and the player could not accept an early
plea offer.
At the Tribunal on Tuesday night it was revealed at the start of his
hearing that the MRP had recommended that his penalty should be 125
demerit points – a one-match suspension – and a $1950 fine.
Kirk's guilty plea reduced the sanction by 25 per cent to 93.75 points,
just under the 100 threshold for a one-game ban, and a $1950 fine.
ESSENDON v FREMANTLE
Adam McPhee (Ess) charged with a Level Three offence for striking
Scott Thornton (Fre) in Q1. His poor record and carry-over points
from 12 months meant McPhee's two-game penalty remains, even with an
early plea. Essendon sought adjudication of the Tribunal. McPhee's case
was positively argued and his penalty was downgraded to a one-match
suspension.
Angus Monfries (Ess) charged with a first offence of making
negligent contact with umpire Michael Avon in Q1. Monfries with
an early plea accepted guilt and the MRP penalty of fine of $1950.
WEST.B'DOGS v NORTH MELB
Michael Firrito (NM) charged with a Level One offence for striking
Brad Johnson (WB) in Q1. The MRP exonerated Firrito of the
charge.
Jason Akermanis (WB) charged with a Level One offence for bumping or
making forceful contact from front-on against Scott Thompson
(NM). An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand
and 93.75 towards his future record. Akermanis accepted guilt and the
MRP penalty of a reprimand.
WEST COAST v PORT ADELAIDE
Daniel Motlop (PA) charged with a Level Two offence for striking
Adam Hunter (WCE) in Q3. Carry-over points from the last 12 months
called for a one-match suspension, even with an early plea. Port
Adelaide sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal panel on
the evidence presented found Motlop not guilty of the charge.
ROUND 3
GEELONG v COLLINGWOOD
Steve
Johnson (Gee) with a First Offence for pinching Harry O’Brien
(Col) in Q1. Johnson was offered a $900 sanction with an early guilty
plea. Johnson accepted the $900 penalty.
Nick
Maxwell (Col) been charged with a Level Two engaging in rough
conduct offence against Steve Johnson (Gee) in Q2. Maxwell's
previous poor record and his existing carry-over points from within the
last 12 months means his two-match sanction could not be reduced, even
with an early guilty plea. Maxwell accepted the two-match suspension.
Heath
Shaw (Col) charged with intentionally making contact with an umpire
Michael Vozzo in Q2. The matter has been directly referred to the
Tribunal for its determination and the player cannot accept an early
plea offer.
At the Tribunal hearing on Tuesday night, Shaw learned the MRP had
recommended a penalty of 225 demerit points and a $2600 fine. However,
he pleaded guilty and was granted a reduction to the serious charge with
a cut to his sentence by 25 per cent. His existing good record further
reduced the demerit points to 126.56 points leaving a one-match
suspension. His fine was reduced to $1950.
ST KILDA v WEST COAST
Farren
Ray (StK) charged with a First Offence for wrestling Daniel Kerr
WCE) in Q4. Ray with an early guilty plea accepted a $900 fine.
Daniel
Kerr (WCE) charged with a Second Offence for wrestling Farren Ray
(StK) in Q4. Kerr with an early guilty plea accepted a $900 fine (or
$1800?, tba).
Steven
King (StK) charged with a Level Two striking offence against
Ashley Hansen (WCE) in Q4. King's five-year good record meant he was
offered a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record. King
pleaded guilty and accepted the MRP penalty.
BRISBANE v SYDNEY
Jarrad
McVeigh (Syd) charged with a Second Offence for making negligent
contact with umpire Stephen McBurney in Q2. As an advisory note
to media, McVeigh’s contact was not considered reckless as he did not
set up directly behind the umpire. On a guilty plea McVeigh accepted the
MRP $2850 fine.
PORT ADELAIDE v MELBOURNE
Domenic
Cassisi (PA), Port Adelaide, has been charged with a Level Four
striking offence against Lynden Dunn (Mel) in Q2. Cassisi was
offered a one-match suspension with an early plea, due to an existing
five-year good record. Cassisi accepted the MRP penalty.
Peter
Burgoyne (PA) charged with a Level Two kneeing offence against
Aaron Davey (Mel) in Q2. Burgoyne's carry-over points from within
the last 12 months means that his two-game sanction cannot be reduced,
even with an early plea. Burgoyne accepted the MRP's suspension of two
matches.
NORTH MELBOURNE v HAWTHORN
Campbell
Brown (Haw) charged with a Level Two engaging in rough conduct
offence against Daniel Wells (NM) in Q2. Due to Brown's existing
poor record, the MRP determined his penalty must remain at two games,
even with an early plea. Hawthorn sought the adjudication of the
Tribunal.
On Tuesday night the Tribunal found Brown not guilty as the jury did not
believe sufficient contact had been made.
WEST.B'DOGS v RICHMOND
Report:
Ryan Hargrave (WB) was cited for making negligent contact with
umpire Justin Schmitt in Q3. The first offence draws a $2600
fine. The MRP early plea reduced the fine to $1950. Hargrave admitted guilt and
accepted the MRP penalty.
ROUND 4
BRISBANE v COLLINGWOOD
Simon Black (Bri) charged with recklessly making contact with
umpire Scott McLaren in Q3.
The MRP directly referred the matter to the Tribunal.
Black pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $1950 and given 93.75
demerit points to his future record.
Black received a 25 per cent discount on the MRP's recommendations of
125 demerit points and a $2600 fine for pleading guilty.
Under a quirk of the of the system, Black remains eligible for the
Brownlow Medal as his case was referred directly to the tribunal.
HAWTHORN v PORT ADELAIDE
Matt Thomas (PA) was charged with recklessly making contact with
umpire Jason Armstrong in Q1,
The MRP directly referred the matter to the Tribunal.
The Tribunal found Thomas guilty of the charge and suspended him for one
match and fined him $2600.
ST KILDA v FREMANTLE
Byron
Schammer (Fre) charged with a Level One offence for making forceful
contact from front-on against Farren Ray (StK) in Q3.
An existing good five-year record gained Schammer a reprimand. Schammer
accepted the MRP penalty and 70.31 towards his future record.
Leigh
Montagna (StK) charged with a Level Two striking offence against
Paul Hasleby (Fre) in Q4.
St Kilda sought the adjudication of the Tribunal.
The Tribunal on Tuesday night cleared Montagna of striking; it being
successfully argued there was insufficient impact to be deemed a strike.
WEST COAST v WEST.B'DOGS
Jason
Akermanis (WB) charged with a Level One tripping offence against
Mark Nicoski (WC) in Q3.
Existing carry over-points from within the last 12 months on the
Akermanis record means his penalty was increased from a reprimand to a
one-match sanction, even with an early plea.
Akermanis took the early plea and received the reduced penalty of 25 per
cent and a one-match suspension.
Will
Schofield (WC) charged with a Level One tripping offence against
Ryan Griffen (WB) in Q2.
The player was offered and accepted a MRP reprimand and 60 points toward
his future record.
ROUND 5
PORT ADELAIDE v ST KILDA
Troy Chaplin (PA) charged with a Level Two striking offence against
Nick Riewoldt (StK) in Q2. In light of his existing good record
the MRP offered a reprimand and 70.31 towards his future record with an
early plea.
Chaplin pleaded guilty and accepted the MRP penalty.
MELBOURNE v ADELAIDE
Jared Rivers (Mel) charged with negligently making contact with
umpire Justin Schmitt in Q3. An early plea offered a $1950 fine.
Melbourne sought the adjudication of the Tribunal.
As an advisory note to media, Rivers was not charged with making
reckless contact as he did not set up directly behind the umpire. Slight
contact was made to the heel of the umpire as the umpire backed away
from the bounce.
On Tuesday night the tribunal found Rivers guilty as charged and he was
fined $2600 for the first offence.
ROUND 6
NORTH MELBOURNE v COLLINGWOOD
Scott
McMahon (NM) charged with a Level One striking offence against John
Anthony (Col) in Q1.
McMahon was offered an a reprimand and 60 demerit points towards his future
record with an early plea.
McMahon admitted guilt and accepted the reprimand penalty.
John
Anthony (Col) charged with a Level Three misconduct offence for headbutting
the groin of Scott Thompson (NM) in Q3. Anthony accepted an early plea
offer from the MRP of a one-match suspension and 168.75 demerit points toward
his future record.
HAWTHORN v CARLTON
Simon Taylor (Haw) charged with a Level Two engaging in rough conduct
against Setanta O'hAilpin (Car) in Q3.
Taylor's poor record meant a two-game suspension, even with an early plea.
Hawthorn sought the adjudication of the Tribunal.
On Tuesday night it was successfully argued that Taylor’s bump on O’hAilpin was
not forceful enough to be considered rough and that the Carlton big man had
fallen to the ground because he was not expecting the hit. The Tribunal found
Taylor not guilty of the charge.
ROUND 7
GEELONG v SYDNEY
Shane Mumford (Gee) charged with negligently making contact with
umpire Matt Stevic in Q4.
Mumford took the early plea and accepted the MRP fine of $1950.
NORTH MELBOURNE v PORT ADELAIDE
Lindsay Thomas (NM) charged with a Level One striking offence
against Steven Salopek (PA) in Q2.
Thomas accepted the MRP judgement and accepted a reprimand and 60
demerit points toward his future record.
CARLTON v FREMANTLE
Byron Schammer (Fre) charged with a Level Two striking charge
against Marc Murphy (Car) in Q4. His carryover demerit points
from past 12 months means his one-game suspension cannot be reduced with
an early plea.
Fremantle sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. On Tuesday night it
was argued contact was not intentional it was negligible and of not
enough force to constitute a strike.
The Tribunal took only 10 minutes to agree and found the player not
guilty.
ROUND 8
MELBOURNE v WEST.B'DOGS
Lynden Dunn (Mel) and Adam Cooney (WB) were each charged
with making negligent contact with an umpire. Both accepted guilty with
an early plea and were fined $1950 each.
GEELONG v NORTH MELBOURNE
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Cameron
Mooney (Gee) charged with striking Scott Thompson (NM) in Q1.
The MRP deemed the action a Level Two offence and because Mooney has
been suspended for a total of four matches over the last three years his
penalty if increase by 40 per cent to 175 demerit points. An early plea
reduced the penalty by 25 per cent to 131.25 points and a one-match
suspension.
Mooney accepted the MRP ruling and the suspension of one game.
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Another
incident involving Mooney and Lindsay Thomas (NM) was assessed by
his strike on Thomas was deemed not of sufficient force to be
reportable.
SYDNEY v WEST COAST
Martin Mattner (Syd) was charged with making negligent contact
with an umpire. Mattner accepted guilt and with an early plea was fined
$1950.
PORT ADELAIDE v RICHMOND
Chad Cornes (PA) and Daniel Jackson (Rch) were charged
with wrestling each other. Both accepted guilt and with an early plea
each played was fined $900.
COLLINGWOOD v CARLTON
Eddie Betts (Car) was charged with making negligent contact with
an umpire. Betts accepted guilt and with an early plea was fined $1950.
ST KILDA v ESSENDON
Alwyn Davey (Ess) reported in Q2 for high contact on Nick Dal
Santo (StK). The match-day report was dismissed by the MRP.
ROUND 9
GEELONG v WEST.B'DOGS
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Jimmy Bartel (Gee) was cited with a Level One charge
of tripping Shaun Higgins (WB) in Q2. The MRP offered a reprimand
and with the early plea the reduced penalty of 66 points towards his
future record.
Geelong sought the adjudication of the Tribunal.
On Tuesday the AFL Tribunal found Bartel guilty of negligently tripping
Higgins. Bartel received a reprimand and 88 demerit points toward his future record.
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Mathew Stokes (Gee) was charged with striking a
Level Two striking offence against Liam Picken (WB) in Q4. The
MRP offered Stokes a one-match suspension with an early plea. Stokes
accepted the MRP penalty.
RICHMOND v ESSENDON
Nathan Lovett-Murray (Ess) was cited with a Level Three rough
conduct charge against Kayne Pettifer (Rch) in Q3. The MRP
imposed a three-match suspension. Due to Lovett-Murray's poor record the
penalty cannot be reduced.
The player accepted the MRP penalty.
ROUND 10
CARLTON v WEST COAST
Daniel
Kerr (WCE) charged with a Level Two striking offence against Marc
Murphy (Car) before the start of the Round 10 match.
The incident was
assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point)
and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points,
resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125
demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has a total of 10 matches
suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 50 per
cent to 187.50 points. He also has 10.38 demerit points carried over
from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 197.88 points.
An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 148.41 points and a
one-match sanction.
In summary, his previous poor record means that his one-match sanction
must remain at one game, even with an early plea.
Carlton sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. The case was
unsuccessfully argued. The Tribunal imposed a one-game suspension on
Kerr.
Mitch
Robinson (Car) charged with a Level Two engaging in rough conduct
offence against Adam Selwood (WCE) in Q3.
The incident was assessed as intentional
conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one
point). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a
classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a
two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea
reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match
sanction.
Robinson can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Carlton sought the adjudication of the Tribunal on Tuesday
night which downgraded his rough conduct charge from intentional to
reckless. Robinson was reprimanded by the Tribunal.
WESTERN BULLDOGS v SYDNEY
Jared
Crouch (Syd) charged with a first offence for making negligent
contact with umpire Troy Pannell in Q2.
A first offence for making negligent
contact with an umpire is a $2600 sanction. An early plea reduces the
penalty by 25 per cent to a $1950 sanction.
Crouch can accept a $1950 sanction with an early plea.
Scott
Welsh (WB) charged with a Level Two engaging in rough conduct
offence against Jared Crouch (Syd) in Q2.
The incident was assessed as negligent
conduct (one point), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two
points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a
classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a
two-match sanction. He has an existing five-year good record, which
reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match
sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 126.56
points and a one-match sanction.
In summary, his previous good record means he can accept a one-match
sanction with an early plea.
Crouch accepted guilt and $1950 fine imposed by the MRP.
Brian
Lake (WB) charged with a Level Two tripping offence against
Jarrad Moore (Syd) in Q4.
The incident was assessed as intentional
conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one
point). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a
classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a
one-match sanction. He has a total of two matches suspended within the
last three years, increasing the penalty by 20 per cent to 150 demerit
points. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 112.50
points and a one-match sanction.
Lake's poor record means that his one-match sanction must remain at one
game, even with an early plea.
The club sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. The
charge was successfully argued and Lake was cleared of the offence.
ST KILDA v MELBOURNE
Michael Gardiner (StK) charged with a Level Three striking
offence against Mark Jamar (Mel) in Q2.
The incident was assessed as intentional
conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two
points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a
classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and
a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early
plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a
one-match sanction.
Gardiner can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Gardiner accepted guilt and the one-game suspension
imposed by the MRP.
FREMANTLE v RICHMOND
Luke McGuane (Rch) charged with a Level Two striking offence
against Brett Peake (Fre) in Q2.
The incident was assessed as intentional
conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one
point). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a
classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a
one-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea
reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points
towards his future record.
McGuane can accept a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future
record with an early plea.
McGuane accepted guilt and the reprimand of the MRP.
ADELAIDE v HAWTHORN
Sam
Mitchell (Haw) charged with a Level Two striking offence against
David Mackay (Ade) in Q4.
The incident was assessed as reckless
conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two
points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a
classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a
one-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea
reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points
towards his future record.
Mitchell can accept a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future
record with an early plea.
Mitchell accepted guilt and the reprimand of the MRP.
Travis
Boak (PA) charged with a first offence for making negligent contact
with umpire Jason Armstrong in Q4.
A first offence for making negligent
contact with an umpire is a $2600 sanction. An early plea reduces the
penalty by 25 per cent to a $1950 sanction.
Boak can accept a $1950 sanction with an early plea.
Boak accepted guilt and the $1950 fine imposed by the MRP.
ROUND 11
NORTH MELBOURNE v ST KILDA
Steven King (StK) was charged with a Level Five engaging in rough
conduct offence against Sam Power (NM) in Q2. King was offered a
four-game suspension with an early plea.
The incident was
assessed as intentional conduct (three points), high impact (three
points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of eight
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Five
offence, drawing 550 demerit points and a five-match sanction. He has
70.31 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the
penalty to 620.31 points and a six-match sanction. An early plea reduces
the penalty by 25 per cent to 465.23 points and a four-match sanction.
King accepted guilt and the MRP suspension of four matches.
PORT ADELAIDE v FREMANTLE
Toby
Thurstans (PA) was charged with negligently making contact with an
umpire Michael Avon in Q1. Thurstans was offered a $1950 fine
with an early plea.
A first offence for negligently making
contact with an umpire is a $2600 sanction. An early plea reduces the
penalty by 25 per cent to a $1950 sanction.
Port Adelaide sought the adjudication of the Tribunal.
On Tuesday night in a hearing lasting more than an hour, Thurstans was
found guilty and fined $2600.
Nick
Lower (PA) was charged with a Level Two striking offence against
Paul Hasleby (Fre) in Q4. Lower was offered a reprimand and 93.75
points towards his future record with an early plea.
The incident was
assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point)
and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points,
resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125
demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad
record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand
and 93.75 points towards his future record.
Lower admitted guilt and accepted the reprimand and the penalty from the
MRP.
ESSENDON v ADELAIDE
Patrick Ryder (Ess) was charged with a Level Two engaging in
rough conduct offence against Patrick Dangerfield (Ade) in Q3.
Ryder was offered a one-match suspension with an early plea.
The incident was assessed
as negligent conduct (one point), medium impact (two points) and high
contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points,
resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225
demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad
record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75
points and a one-match sanction.
Essendon sought the adjudication of the Tribunal.
On Tuesday night the case was successfully argued to the Tribunal that
the force applied when shepherding was not unreasonable in the
circumstances, and that any contact to the head was merely an accident
after initial force was shoulder to shoulder. The Tribunal cleared Ryder
of the charge.
ROUND 12
RICHMOND v WEST COAST
Jack Riewoldt (Richmond) charged with a Level Two striking
offence against Daniel Kerr (West Coast) in Q1.
In summary, Riewoldt can accept a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his
future record with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as
intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body
contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points,
resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125
demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad
record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand
and 93.75 points towards his future record.
ESSENDON v MELBOURNE
Mark McVeigh (Ess) was cited with a Level Three striking offence
against Jared Rivers (Mel) in Q3.
In summary, McVeigh's previous poor record meant he could only accept a
one-match suspension with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three
offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has a
total of one match suspended within the last three years, increasing the
penalty by 10 per cent to 247.50 points. An early plea reduces the
sanction by 25 per cent to 185.63 points and a one-match sanction.
McVeigh admitted guilt and accepted the one-match suspension.
FREMANTLE v GEELONG
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Matthew de
Boer (Fre), cited with a first offence for making negligent contact
with umpire (Todd Keating) in Q1.
In summary, he can accept a $1950 fine with an early plea.
A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $2600
sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1950
sanction.
de Boer
accepted the early
plea and the penalty of a $1950 fine.
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Antoni
Grover (Fre), cited with a Level Two striking offence against
Steve Johnson (Gee) in Q1.
In summary, Grover could accept a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his
future record with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence,
drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has no good or
bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a
reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.
Grover accepted guilt with an early
plea and demerit points for the next 12 months.
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Cameron Ling
(Gee), cited with a Level Two striking offence against Nick Suban
(Fre) in Q3.
In summary, due to an existing five-year good record Ling could accept a
reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence,
drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing
five-year good record, which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a
reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record.
An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and
70.31 points towards his future record.
Ling accepted guilt with an early plea and demerit points for the next
12 months.
ROUND 13
ADELAIDE v SYDNEY
Barry Hall (Syd), charged with a Level Three striking offence
against Ben Rutten (Ade) in Q3.
Hall's poor record means that his penalty is increased to a three-game
suspension, or with an early plea he can accept a two-match punishment.
The incident was assessed
as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high
contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points,
resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225
demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has a total of eight matches
suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 50 per
cent to 337.50 points. He also has 57.50 points carried over from within
the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 395 points and a
three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent
to 296.25 points and a two-match sanction.
The Sydney club
accepted the early plea. Hall admitted guilt and accepted the MRP
penalty of a two-match suspension.
NORTH MELBOURNE v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Drew Petrie (NM), charged with a Level Two striking offence
against Brad Johnson, Western Bulldogs in Q1.
Petrie was offered a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future
record with an early plea.
The incident was assessed
as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body
contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points,
resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125
demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has no good or bad record.
An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and
93.75 points towards Petrie's future record.
Petrie admitted guilt and accepted the MRP penalty of a reprimand.
ST KILDA v RICHMOND
Trent Cotchin (Rch), charged with a Level Two striking offence
against Jarryn Geary, St Kilda in Q3.
Cotchin was offered a
reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record with an early plea.
The incident was
assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point)
and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points,
resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125
demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has no good or bad record.
An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and
93.75 points towards Cotchin's future record.
Cotchin admitted
guilt and accepted the MRP penalty of a reprimand.
ROUND 14
MELBOURNE v WEST COAST
Ricky
Petterd (Mel) charged with a first offence for abusive language
towards umpire Matthew Nicholls in Q1.
In summary, Petterd could accept a $900 penalty with an early plea which
reduces the fine by 25 per cent from $1200 to $900.
Petterd admitted guilt and accepted the MRP fine of $900.
Colin
Sylvia (Mel) was charged with a Level Four striking offence against
Scott Selwood (WCE) in Q2.
Sylvia's previous poor record meant his three-match penalty remained at
three matches, even with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), medium
impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of
seven activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Four
offence, drawing 325 demerit points and a three-match sanction. He has
93.75 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months,
increasing the penalty to 418.75 points and a four-match sanction. An
early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 314.06 points and a
three-match sanction.
Sylvia (Mel) admitted guilt and accepted the MRP suspension of three
matches.
PORT ADELAIDE v BRISBANE
Troy
Chaplin (PA) was charged with a Level Two charging offence against
Daniel Rich (Bri) in Q3.
Chaplin's previous poor record meant his two-match sanction remained at
two matches, even with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium
impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of
five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two
offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has
70.31 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the
penalty to 295.31 points. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per
cent to 221.48 points and a two-match sanction.
Port Adelaide sought the adjudication of the Tribunal which convened on
Tuesday evening. Chaplin's defence team failed to persuaded the jury to
alter the judgement. The Tribunal confirmed the suspension of two
matches.
Jared
Brennan (Bri) was charged with a Level Four headbutting offence
against Josh Carr (PA) in Q4.
Brennan's previous good record meant his three-match penalty for the
offence was reduced to a two-match offence with his five-year good
record and then reduced further to a one-game penalty with an early
plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), medium
impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of
seven activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Four
offence, drawing 325 demerit points and a three-match sanction. He has a
five-year good record, which reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to
243.75 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces the
sanction by 25 per cent to 182.81 points and a one-match sanction.
In an early plea, Brennan admitted guilt and accepted the MRP's one
match suspension.
SYDNEY v NORTH MELBOURNE
Daniel Pratt (North Melb) was charged with a Level Two striking
offence against Nick Malceski (Syd) in Q2.
Pratt's previous poor record meant his one-match penalty remained as a
one-game penalty, even with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence,
drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing
bad record of one match suspended within the last three years,
increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 137.50 points. An early plea
reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 103.13 points and a one-match
sanction.
North Melbourne sought the adjudication of the tribunal. The Tribunal
confirmed the MRP judgement and Pratt was suspended for one match.
FREMANTLE v CARLTON
Mark Austin (Car) was been charged with a Level Three striking
offence against Hayden Ballantyne (Fre) in Q1.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three
offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no
good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to
168.75 points and a one-match sanction.
Austin accepted a one-match sentence with an early plea.
ROUND 15
ADELAIDE v FREMANTLE
James Sellar (Ade) was charged with a first offence for making
negligent contact with an umpire Chris Donlon in Q2.
The player was offered a fine of $1950 with an early plea.
A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $2600
sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1950
sanction.
Sellar admitted guilt and accepted the $1950 penalty.
HAWTHORN v NORTH MELBOURNE
Jordan Lewis (Haw) was charged with a Level Two striking offence
against Michael Firrito (NM) in Q3.
The prior record of Lewis meant his one-match suspension must remain as
a one-game penalty, even with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence,
drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing
bad record of three matches suspended within the last three years,
increasing the penalty by 30 per cent to 162.50 points. An early plea
reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 121.88 points and a one-match
sanction.
Hawthorn sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. After a hearing of 25
minutes during which Lewis admitted punching Firrito, the Tribunal
accepted the reasoning that the strike was not severe enough to draw a
suspension.
ROUND 16
Zac
Dawson (StK) was charged with a Level Two rough conduct offence
against Brad Symes (Ade) in Q2.
With an early plea Dawson can accept a one game suspension.
The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), medium
impact (two points) and body contact (one point). This is a total of
five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two
offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. An early
plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-
match sanction.
St Kilda sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. At the sitting on
Tuesday night the Tribunal after a deliberation of some 30 minutes
confirmed the MRP judgement and suspended Dawson for two matches.
Justin
Koschitzke (StK) was charged with a Level Two striking offence
against Richard Douglas (Ade) in Q3.
In summary, Koschitzke's poor record means that his one-match sanction
must remain as one-match, even with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact
(one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence,
drawing 125 demerit point and a one-match sanction. He has an existing
bad record of two matches suspended in the last three years, increasing
the penalty by 20 per cent to 150 points. He also has 54.69 demerit
points carried over from within the last 12 months increasing the
penalty to a total of 204.69 points and a two-match sanction. An early
plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 153.52 points and a one-match
sanction.
Koschitzke accepted guilt and the MRP penalty of a one game suspension.
ROUND 17
GEELONG v HAWTHORN
Joel
Corey (Gee) was charged with a Level One striking offence against
Luke Shiels (Haw) in Q2.
Corey was given the choice of accepting a reprimand and 70.31 points
towards his future record, due to an existing five-year good record.
The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact
(one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of four
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level One offence,
drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing
five-year good record, which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a
reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record. An early plea
reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 70.31 points
towards his future record.
Geelong accepted the MRP ruling and the reprimand of player Joel Corey.
Cyril
Rioli (Haw) was charged with a first offence for making negligent
contact with umpire Ray Chamberlain in Q3.
In summary, Rioli was given the choice of accepting a $1950 fine with an
early plea.
A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $2600
sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1950
sanction.
Rioli accepted guilt and the MRP fine of $1950.
BRISBANE v NORTH MELBOURNE
Tim Notting (Bri) was charged with a Level Three striking offence
against Scott Thompson (NM) in Q1.
The MRP offered Notting a one-game suspension with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three
offence, drawing 225 demerit point and a two-match sanction. He has no
existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per
cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.
Brisbane accepted the penalty and Notting was suspended for one match.
ROUND 18
WESTERN BULLDOGS v FREMANTLE
Hayden Ballantyne (Fre) charged with a Level Two bumping or
making forceful contact from front-on offence against Liam Picken
(WB) in Q3.
Ballantyne was offered a one-match sanction with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact
(one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence,
drawing 250 demerit point and a two-match sanction. He has no existing
good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to
187.50 points and a one-match sanction.
Fremantle sought the adjudication of the Tribunal which on Tuesday found
the player guilty as charged and suspended him for two matches.
MELBOURNE v RICHMOND
Jake King (Rch) was charged with a second offence for wrestling
Melbourne’s Aaron Davey( Mel) in Q1.
King was offered a $1800 fine with an early plea.
A second offence for wrestling is a $2400 sanction. An early plea
reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1800 sanction.
King accepted guilt and the MRP penalty of an $1800 fine.
PORT ADELAIDE v HAWTHORN
Matt Thomas (PA) charged with a Level One engaging in rough
conduct offence against Xavier Ellis (Haw) in Q3.
In summary Thomas' previous poor record meant his one-game sanction
would remain at one game, with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium
impact (two points) and body contact (one point). This is a total of
four activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level One
offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an
existing bad record of three matches suspended within the last three
years, increasing the penalty by 30 per cent to 162.50 points. He also
has 53.13 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing
the penalty to 215.63 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea
reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 161.72 points and a one-match
sanction.
Port Adelaide sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. At the sitting on
Tuesday night the hearing lasted an hour and following a 15-minute
deliberation the jury found Thomas not guilty as charged.
ROUND 19
HAWTHORN v ST KILDA
James Gwilt (StK) was charged with a Level One bumping or making
forceful contact from front-on offence against Jordan Lewis (Haw)
in Q3.
Gwilt was offered a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record
with an early plea.
The incident was
assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and
high contact (two points). This is a total of four activation points,
resulting in a classification of a Level One offence, drawing 125
demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad
record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand
and 93.75 points towards his future record.
Gwilt accepted guilt and the MRP penalty of a reprimand.
ROUND 20
RICHMOND v COLLINGWOOD
The
following players were charged with a first offence for engaging in a
melee, during Q2 –
Richmond: Robin
Nahas, Brett Deledio, Angus Graham, Richard Tambling, Luke McGuane, Tom
Hislop, Will Thursfield, Mark Coughlan, Daniel Jackson, Jake King.
Collingwood: Shane O’Bree, Dayne Beams, Chris Dawes, Heath Shaw,
Harry O’Brien, Leigh Brown, Nick Maxwell, Alan Toovey, Tarkyn Lockyer.
In summary, all players can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for
engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the
penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
All players excepting King (Rch) and Deledio (Rch) accepted guilt
and the fines imposed by the MRP.
Richmond sought the adjudication of the Tribunal on the melee charges
against King and Deledio. On Tuesday night the Tribunal cleared both
players.
Dane
Swan (Col) was charged with a third offence for engaging in a melee,
during Q2.
In summary, Swan can accept a $3000 sanction with an early plea.
A third offence for engaging in a melee is a $4000 sanction. An early
plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $3000 sanction.
Swan accepted guilt and the penalty of the MRP.
Jake
King (Rch) was charged with a Level Three striking offence against
Alan Didak (Col) during Q2.
In summary, King can accept a two-match sanction with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), medium
impact (two points) and body contact (one point). This is a total of six
activation points resulting in the classification of a Level Three
offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has
93.75 demerit points carried over from the last 12 months increasing the
penalty to 318.75 points and a three match sanction. An early plea
reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 239.06 points and a two-match
sanction.
King accepted guilt and the two match suspension imposed by the MRP.
Tom
Hislop (Rch) was charged with a Level Three striking offence against
Shane O’Bree (Col) during Q4.
In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six
activation points resulting in the classification of a Level Three
offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no
existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per
cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.
Hislop accepted guilt and the one match suspension imposed by the MRP.
SYDNEY v GEELONG
Steve Johnson (Gee) was charged with a Level One striking offence
against Craig Bolton, Sydney Swans in Q4.
In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 45 points towards his future
record with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact
(one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of four
activation points resulting in the classification of a Level One
offence, drawing 80 demerit points and a reprimand. His five-year good
record reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 60 demerit points. An early
plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 45 demerit
points towards his future record.
Johnson accepted guilt and the reprimand handed down by the MRP.
ROUND 21
CARLTON v MELBOURNE
Mark Jamar (Mel) was charged with a first offence for making
negligent contact with umpire Troy Pannell in Q1.
Jamar was offered a fine of $1950 with an early plea.
A first offence for making contact
with an umpire is a $2600 fine, An early pleas reduces the penalty by
25% to a $1950 fine.
Jamar accepted guilt and the MRP
penalty of a $1950 fine.
RICHMOND v HAWTHORN
Lance Franklin (Haw) charged with a Level Two engaging in rough
conduct offence against Ben Cousins (Rch) in Q3.
Franklin was offered a one-match suspension with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as
negligent conduct (one point), medium impact (two points) and high
contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points
resulting in the classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225
demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad
record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75
points and a one-match sanction.
Hawthorn sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. On Tuesday night the
tribunal found the player guilty as charged and suspended him for two matches.
Hawthorn appealed
the judgement on an "error in law".
The Hawthorn club appealed on the
basis that there was an error in law and that no tribunal acting
reasonably could have reached this verdict on the evidence before it.
Following a hearing on Thursday night lasting two and-a-half hours, the
Appeals Board dismissed the appeal.
ST KILDA v NORTH MELBOURNE
Andrew Swallow (NM) was charged with a first offence for making
negligent contact with umpire Stefan Grun in Q2.
Swallow was offered a fine of $1950 with an early plea.
A first offence for making contact
with an umpire is a $2600 fine, An early pleas reduces the penalty by
25% to a $1950 fine.
Swallow accepted guilt and the MRP
penalty of a $1950 fine.
ROUND 22
WEST COAST v RICHMOND
Jack Riewoldt (Rch) was charged with a first offence for making
negligent contact with umpire Heath Ryan in Q2.
Riewoldt was offered a $1950 fine with an early plea, being a 25%
deduction of the $2600 first offence fine.
The player accepted guilt and the MRP imposed fine of $1950.
Andrew Embley (WCE) was charged with a first offence for making
negligent contact with umpire Craig Hendrie in Q4.
Embley was offered a $1950 fine with an early plea, being a 25%
deduction of the $2600 first offence fine.
The player accepted guilt and the MRP imposed fine of $1950.
GEELONG v FREMANTLE
Matthew De Boer (Fre) was charged with a Level Two striking offence
against Mark Blake (Gee) in Q2.
De Boer can accept a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future
record with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact
(one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence,
drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has no existing
good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to
a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.
De Boer accepted guilt and received a reprimand and 93.75 points towards
his future record.
HAWTHORN v ESSENDON
Patrick
Ryder (Ess) was charged with a Level Three striking offence
against Luke Hodge (Haw) in Q2.
Ryder was offered a one-match penalty with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three
offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no
existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25
per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.
Ryder accepted guilt and his one match suspension.
Matthew Lloyd (Ess) was charged with a Level Five engaging in rough
conduct offence against Brad Sewell (Haw) in Q3.
Lloyd due to his previous poor record was offered a four-match penalty
with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), severe
impact (four points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of
eight activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Five
offence, drawing 550 demerit points and a five-match sanction. He has an
existing bad record of one match suspended within the last three years,
increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 605 demerit points and a
six-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to
453.75 points and a four-match sanction.
Lloyd accepted guilt and a four-game suspension.
The following five Hawthorn players –
Luke Hodge, Michael Osborne, Brent
Renouf, Grant Birchall, Campbell Brown, and five Essendon players –
Nathan Lovett-Murray, Adam McPhee, Patrick Ryder,
Michael Hurley, Dustin
Fletcher, were each charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee
in Q3.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 fine.
All were offered a 25% reduction to $1200 with an early plea.
All 10 players accepted guilt and the fine of $1200.
Chance Bateman (Haw) was charged with a Level Three striking offence
against Matthew Lloyd (Ess) in Q3.
Bateman was offered a one-match penalty with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three
offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no
existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25
per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.
Bateman accepted guilt and the one-game suspension.
Sam Lonergan (Ess) was charged with a Level Three striking offence
against Luke Hodge (Haw) in Q2.
Lonergan was offered a one-match penalty with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three
offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no
existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25
per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match suspension.
Lonergan accepted guilt and the one-game sentence.
CARLTON v ADELAIDE
Shaun Hampson (Car) was charged with a first offence for making
negligent contact with umpire Simon Meredith in Q2.
Hampson was offered a $1950 fine with an early plea, being a 25%
deduction of the $2600 first offence fine.
The player accepted guilt and the MRP imposed fine of $1950.
PORT ADELAIDE v NORTH MELBOURNE
Drew Petrie (NM) was charged with a Level Three striking offence against
Alipate Carlile (PA) in Q1.
Petrie's previous poor record means that his penalty will be two games,
even with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three
offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match suspension. He has
93.75 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the
penalty to 318.75 points and a three-match sanction. An early plea
reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 239.06 points and a two-match
sanction.
Petrie accepted guilt and the MRP sentence of two games.
Troy Chaplin (PA) was charged with a Level Two striking offence against
Andrew Swallow (NM) in Q2.
Chaplin's previous poor record means that his penalty will remain at one
game, even with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact
(one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence,
drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing
bad record of two matches suspended within the last three years,
increasing the penalty by 20 per cent to 150 demerit points. He also has
95.31 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the
penalty to 245.31 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces
the sanction by 25 per cent to 183.98 points and a one-match sanction.
Chaplin accepted guilty and the MRP sentence of one match.
Kane Cornes (PA) was charged with a first offence for abusive language
towards umpire Michael Avon after the final siren.
Cornes was offered a $900 sanction with an early plea; being a 25%
reduction of the $1200 first offence fine.
The player accepted guilt and the $900 fine.
MELBOURNE v ST KILDA
Nathan Jones (Mel) was charged with a second offence for making
negligent contact with an umpire (Chris Kamolins) during Q4.
Jones was offered a $2850 penalty with an early plea, a 25% reduction to
a second offence fine of $3800.
The player accepted guilt and the fine of $2850 imposed.
ELIMINATION & QUALIFYING
ADELAIDE v ESSENDON
Nathan
Lovett-Murray (Ess) was charged with a Level Two offence of engaging
in rough conduct against Bernie Vince (Ade) in Q2.
Lovett-Murray's poor record
meant his two-game suspension remained
at two games, even with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence,
drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing
bad record of four matches suspended within the last three years,
increasing the penalty by 40 per cent to 315 demerit points. He also has
41.25 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the
penalty to 356.25 points and a three-match sanction. An early plea
reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 267.19 points and a two-match
sentence.
Essendon sought the adjudication of the Tribunal.
On Tuesday night after Lovett-Murray's guilty plea the Tribunal
agreed with Essendon's counsel and downgraded the rough conduct charge
from intentional conduct to reckless conduct, reducing what would have
been a three-game penalty to a suspension of two premiership matches.
Mark
McVeigh (Ess) was charged with a Level Three striking offence
against Bernie Vince (Ade) in Q4.
McVeigh previous poor record meant his two-game suspension remained at
two games, even with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three
offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an
existing bad record of two matches suspended within the last three
years, increasing he penalty by 20 per cent to 270 demerit points. He
also has 85.63 points carried over from within the last 12 months,
increasing the penalty to 355.63 points and a three-match sanction. An
early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 266.72 points and a
two-match sentence.
Essendon sought the adjudication of the Tribunal.
McVeigh pleaded guilty but counsel argued contact was not high
but was rather to the body. The Tribunal agreed, reducing what would
have been a three-game penalty to a suspension of one premiership match.
BRISBANE v CARLTON
Chris Judd (Car) was charged with a Level Three misconduct
offence in that he made unreasonable and unnecessary contact to the face
of Michael Rischitelli (Bri) in Q2.
Judd was offered a two-match sanction with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low
impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six
activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three
offence, drawing 325 demerit points and a three-match suspension. He has
no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25
per cent to 243.75 points and a two-match penalty.
Carlton sought the adjudication of the Tribunal.
On Tuesday night the Tribunal after an hour for the hearing, took just
six minutes to find Judd guilty as judged. He was suspended
for three premiership matches.
Carlton appealed that
the decision by the Tribunal on Tuesday night was unreasonable, and that
both the classification of the offence and the penalty were manifestly
excessive.
On Thursday night the appeal was heard and upheld
the three-match ban handed to Carlton captain.
SEMI-FINALS
No tribunal required
PRELIMINARY FINALS
tba
GRAND FINAL
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