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MELBOURNE
Season 2008 |
| 2008
— ROUND 1 — GAME 7 |
| Hawthorn v
Melbourne |
Sunday,
March 23, 2008
MCG, 4.40pm AEDT, crowd: 40,141
Conditions: Good (lights on from start)
Weather: 24C, light shower before start |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
|
HAW |
5.5-35 (28) |
7.10-52 (41) |
15.12-102
(80) |
23.16-154 (104) |
| MEL |
1.1-7 |
1.5-11 |
2.10-22 |
6.14-50 |
Goals:
Hawthorn: Lance Franklin 6.3, Jarryd Roughead 3, Michael Osborne
3, Tim Boyle 2, Stuart Dew 2, Cameron Stokes 2, Robert Campbell 2,
Clinton Young, Simon Taylor, Cyril Rioli. Melbourne: Russell
Robertson 3, Brad Green 2, Michael Newton.
Best: Hawthorn: Chance Bateman, Lance Franklin, Sam Mitchell,
Grant Birchall, Michael Osborne, Clinton Young, Stuart Dew.
Melbourne: Brad Green, Nathan Jones, Simon Buckley.
Umpires: Luke Farmer, Hayden Kennedy, Matthew Nicholls. |
| 2008
— ROUND 2 — GAME 2 |
| Melbourne v
Western Bulldogs |
Saturday, March 29, 2008
MCG, 2.10pm AEDT; crowd: 27,821
Conditions: Fair; slippery from rain; occasional shower
Weather: 14C, afternoon showers forecast |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
| MEL |
2.4-16 |
5.8-38 |
7.9-51 |
9.12-66 |
|
WB |
2.5-17 (1) |
9.9-63 (25) |
18.13-121
(70) |
24.17-161 (95) |
Goals:
West.B'dogs: Robert Murphy 4, Josh Hill 3, Scott Welsh 3, Jason
Akermanis 3, Brad Johnson 3, Daniel Cross 3, Daniel Giansiracusa,
Cameron Wight, Lindsay Gilbee, Mitch Hahn, Ryan Griffen. Melbourne:
Neitz 2, White 2, Robertson 2, Davey, Green, Jones.
Best: West.B'dogs: Daniel Cross, Robert Murphy, Adam Cooney, Josh
Hill, Lindsay Gilbee, Ryan Griffen, Matthew Boyd. Melbourne: Paul
Wheatley, James McDonald, Nathan Jones, Brad Green, Nathan Carroll.
Umpires: Luke Farmer, Chris Kamolins, Shaun Ryan. |
| 2008
— ROUND 3 — GAME 6 |
| Geelong v
Melbourne |
Sunday,
April 6, 2008
Kardinia Park, 1.10pm AEDT; crowd: 23,570
Conditions: Good
Weather: 18C, overcast to start turning to blue skies and sunshine |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
| GEE |
4.4-28 (6) |
8.11-59 (17) |
13.14-92 (24) |
16.16-112
(30) |
|
MEL |
3.4-22 |
6.6-42 |
10.8-68 |
12.10-82 |
Goals:
Geelong: Tom Hawkins 5.0, Cameron Ling 2, Steve Johnson 2,
Cameron Mooney 2, Mark Blake, Mathew Stokes, Darren Milburn, Paul
Chapman, Gary Ablett. Melbourne: Bruce 3, Morton 2, Dunn 2,
Neitz, Miller, Green, White, Wheatley.
Best: Geelong: Joel Corey, Cameron Mooney, Cameron Ling, Tom
Hawkins, Paul Chapman, Gary Ablett. Melbourne: Brock McLean, Paul
Wheatley, Cale Morton, Cameron Bruce, Paul Johnson.
Umpires: Stuart Wenn, Damien Sully, Shaun Ryan. |
| 2008
— ROUND 4 — GAME 3 |
| North Melb v
Melbourne |
Saturday,
April 12, 2008
MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: tba
Conditions: Good
Weather:
21C, fine, turning to overcast |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
| NM |
4.8-32
(26) |
8.11-59
(35) |
13.15-93
(53) |
18.19-127 (48) |
|
MEL |
1.0-6 |
3.6-24 |
5.10-40 |
11.13-79 |
Goals: North Melb:
Nathan Thompson 5.1, Aaron Edwards 3, Lindsay Thomas 3, Corey Jones
2, Matt Campbell 2, Shannon Grant, Jesse Smith, Brett Harvey.
Melbourne: Russell Robertson 3, Aaron Davey 2, Austin
Wonaeamirri 2, Lynden Dunn, Brock McLean, Jeff White, Paul Wheatley.
Best: North Melb: Brent Harvey, Sam Power, Nathan Thompson,
Leigh Brown, Michael Firrito, Matt Campbell. Melbourne:
Cameron Bruce, Jeff White, James McDonald, Colin Sylvia, Paul
Wheatley.
Umpires: Luke Farmer, Jason Armstrong, Shane McInerney.
Report:
Brad Miller (Mel) was cited for rough conduct against Daniel
Pratt (NM). Even with an early plea a one-match suspension from
his prior record was inevitable. Miller accepted guilt and the MRP
judgement of suspension for one match. |
| 2008
— ROUND 5 — GAME 6 |
| Melbourne v
Carlton |
Sunday,
April 20, 2008
MCG, 1.10pm AEST; crowd: 44,759
Conditions: Good
Weather: 21C, fine and sunny |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
| MEL |
1.3-9 |
4.5-29 |
4.9-33 |
9.14-68 |
|
CAR |
3.3-21 (12) |
10.6-66 (37) |
12.10-82 (49) |
15.11-101 (33) |
Goals:
Carlton: Brendan Fevola 7.0, Chris Judd 3, Brad Fisher, Matthew
Kreuzer, Marc Murphy, Setanta O'hAilpin, Darren Pfeiffer. Melbourne:
Green 4, Russell Robertson 2, Mark Jamar, Nathan Jones, James McDonald.
Best: Carlton: Brendan Fevola, Heath Scotland, Chris Judd, Andrew
Carrazzo, Jarrad Waite, Marc Murphy. Melbourne: Brad Green,
Russell Robertson, Cameron Bruce, Austin Wonaeamirri, Matthew Whelan.
Umpires: Matt Stevic, Shane Stewart, Justin Schmitt.
Report:
Matthew Whelan (Mel) was cited for striking Brendan Fevola
(Car) during Q3. The MRP offered Whelan a one-match suspension with an
early plea. The player admitted guilt and accepted the MRP suspension. |
| 2008
— ROUND 6 — GAME 6 |
| Brisbane v
Melbourne |
Sunday,
April 27, 2008
BCG (Gabba), 1.10pm AEST; crowd: tba
Conditions: Good
Weather: 29C, fine and hot |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
| BRI |
3.6-24 (11) |
10.13-73 (41) |
15.15-107
(56) |
19.23-137
(52) |
|
MEL |
2.1-13 |
5.2-32 |
8.3-51 |
13.7-85 |
Goals:
Brisbane: Daniel Bradshaw 6.0, Rhan Hooper 4, Anthony Corrie 3,
Jonathan Brown 2, Travis Johnstone 2, Jed Adcock, Michael Rischitelli.
Melbourne: Nathan Jones 4, Austin Wonaeamirri 3, Brad Miller 2,
Colin Sylvia 2, Brad Green, Russell Robertson.
Best: Brisbane: Simon Black, Anthony Corrie, Joel Macdonald, Rhan
Hooper, Jared Brennan, Daniel Bradshaw, Luke Power. Melbourne:
Nathan Jones, Brent Moloney, Cameron Bruce, Brad Green.
Umpires: Matthew Nicholls, Matthew Head, Jason Armstrong. |
| 2008
— ROUND 7 — GAME 7 |
| Melbourne v
Fremantle |
Sunday,
May 4, 2008
MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 19,423
Conditions: Good
Weather: 19C, early fog clearing to a cool and cloudy day |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
|
MEL |
1.3-9 |
3.8-26 |
8.15-63 |
17.17-119 (6) |
| FRE |
5.6-36 (27) |
11.10-76 (50) |
13.17-95 (32) |
15.23-113 |
Goals:
Melbourne: Russell Robertson 4, Austin Wonaeamirri 4, Brad Miller
3, Aaron Davey 3, Brad Green 2, Brent Moloney. Fremantle: Matthew
Pavlich 5.5, Chris Tarrant 3, Jeff Farmer 2, Dean Solomon, Rhys Palmer,
David Mundy, Peter Bell, Garrick Ibbotson.
Best: Melbourne: Brad Miller, Aaron Davey, Brad Green, Russell
Robertson, Brock McLean, Paul Wheatley, Austin Wonaeamirri, Matthew
Bate. Fremantle: Matthew Pavlich, Ryan Crowley, Dean Solomon,
Rhys Palmer, Michael Johnson, Peter Bell, Garrick Ibbotson, Jeff Farmer
Umpires: Mathew James, Shane Stewart, Michael Avon. |
| 2008
— ROUND 8 — GAME 6 |
| Adelaide v
Melbourne |
Sunday,
May 18, 2008
Football Park, 1.10pm AEST; crowd: 35,649
Conditions: Good
Weather: 17C, sunny, slight wind |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
| ADE |
8.1-49 (21) |
12.6-78 (37) |
15.15-105
(56) |
22.18-150
(76) |
|
MEL |
4.4-28 |
6.5-41 |
7.7-49 |
11.8-74 |
Goals:
Adelaide: Brett Burton 5.3, Kurt Tippett 4, Jason Porplyzia 3,
Simon Goodwin 3, Luke Jericho 3, Nathan van Berlo, Chris Knights, Bernie
Vince, Scott Stevens. Melbourne: Michael Morton 3, Russell
Robertson 2, Colin Garland, Brad Miller, Austin Wonaeamirri, Brent
Maloney, Clinton Bartram, Matthew Bate.
Best: Adelaide: Bernie Vince, Brett Burton, Nathan van Berlo,
Chris Knights, Nathan Bock, Kurt Tippett, Scott Stevens, Jason
Porplyzia, Graham Johncock. Melbourne: Clint Bartram, Nathan
Jones, Daniel Bell, Simon Buckley.
Umpires: Gary Fila, Simon Meredith, Martin Ellis. |
| 2008
— ROUND 9 — GAME 7 |
| Melbourne v
Hawthorn |
Sunday,
May 25, 2008
MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 41,341
Conditions: Generally good, soft in patches
Weather: 17C; fine early, turning to overcast |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
|
MEL |
4.3-27 (6) |
6.4-40 (9) |
9.5-59 |
12.6-78 |
| HAW |
3.3-21 |
4.7-31 |
10.9-69 (10) |
14.13-97
(19) |
Goals:
Hawthorn: Lance Franklin 3, Cyril Rioli 3, Mark Williams 3, Rick
Ladson, Robert Campbell, Jarryd Roughead, Xavier Ellis, Tim Clarke.
Melbourne: Holland 3, Robertson 2, Wonaeamirri 2, Jones 2, Johnson,
Davey, Bruce.
Best: Hawthorn: Chance Bateman, Cyril Rioli, Robert Campbell,
Grant Birchall, Sam Mitchell, Lance Franklin. Melbourne: Brock
McLean, Matthew Bate, Aaron Davey, Ben Holland, Austin Wonaeamirri,
Brent Moloney.
Umpires: Mathew James, Stefan Grun, Jason Armstrong.
Reports:
l
Sam Mitchell (Haw) was cited by the MRP for a Level Two tripping
offence against Simon Buckley (Mel) in Q3. Mitchell through an
early plea reduced his 125 demerit points to 93.75 by admitting guilt of
the offence and accepting a reprimand from the MRP.
l
Nathan Jones (Mel) was cited by the MRP with making negligent
contact with a field umpire (??). Jones admitted guilt and accepted the
MRP fine of $1950. |
| 2008
— ROUND 10 — GAME 7 |
| St Kilda v
Melbourne |
Sunday,
June 1, 2008
Docklands, 2.10pm AEST; Roof: open; crowd: 27,854
Conditions: Good
Weather: 11C; mostly sunny |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
|
STK |
5.4-34 (20) |
10.6-66 (44) |
12.12-84 (60) |
19.15-129 (79) |
| MEL |
2.2-14 |
3.4-22 |
3.6-24 |
7.8-50 |
Goals:
St Kilda: Adam Schneider 5.0, Stephen Milne 3, Shane Birss 2,
Justin Koschitzke 2, Jason Gram, Nick Riewoldt, Nick Dal Santo, Clinton
Jones, Jason Ball, Leigh Montagna, Sean Dempster. Melbourne: Adem
Yze 3, Dunn, Robertson, Sylvia, Bruce
Best: St Kilda: Sam Fisher, Jason Ball, Adam Schneider, Jason
Gram, Nick Dal Santo, Shane Birss, Leigh Montagna, David Armitage.
Melbourne: Matthew Bate, James McDonald, Paul Wheatley, Matthew
Warnock.
Umpires: Shane Stewart, Matt Stevic, Matthew Head. |
| 2008
— ROUND 11 — GAME 8 |
| Melbourne v
Collingwood |
Monday,
June 9, 2008
MCG, 2.10pm AEST; crowd: 59,548
Conditions: Slippery from morning rain; lights on at half-time
Weather: 15C, cloudy, showers forecast |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
|
MEL |
4.1-25 (5) |
7.4-46 |
11.9-75 |
13.17-95 |
| COL |
3.2-20 |
8.5-53 (7) |
15.8-98 (23) |
17.14-116
(21) |
Goals:
Collingwood: Tarkyn Lockyer 2, Heath Shaw 2, Alan Didak 2, Leon
Davis 2, Paul Medhurst, Harry O'Brien, Shannon Cox, Nathan J Brown,
Sharrod Wellingham, Josh Fraser, Ben Johnson, Dane Swan, Dale Thomas.
Melbourne: Austin Wonaeamirri 3, Colin Sylvia 3, Adem Yze 2, Brad
Green 2, Clint Bartram, Brock McLean, Lynden Dunn.
Best: Collingwood: Scott Burns, Tarkyn Lockyer, Heath Shaw,
Martin Clarke, Alan Didak, Ben Johnson, Harry O'Brien, Rhyce Shaw,
Sharrod Wellingham. Melbourne: Nathan Jones, Brock McLean, Colin
Garland, Matthew Warnock, Adem Yze, Austin Wonaeamirri, Cameron Bruce,
Brad Green.
Umpires: Michael Vozzo, Luke Farmer, Simon Meredith.
Report:
l
Travis Cloke (Col) was cited for headbutting Matthew Warnock
(Mel) in Q2. The level two misconduct charge was assessed as reckless,
low impact and high contact. The points were reduced to 93.75 and a
reprimand when Cloke was offered an early plea. Cloke admitted guilt and
accepted the MRP reprimand.
l
Three players were cited for
engaging in a melee during the second quarter. All accepted guilt and
fine determined by the MRP – Travis Cloke (Col) $1,200, Scott
Burns (Col) $2,100 (2nd offence), Lynden Dunn (Mel) $1,200.
l
Paul Medhurst (Col) and Clint Bartram (Mel) were each
fined $900 for wrestling other in Q2. |
| 2008
— ROUND 12 — GAME 8 |
| Richmond v
Melbourne |
Sunday,
June 15, 2008
Docklands, 4.40pm AEST; Roof: closed; crowd: 27,348
Conditions: Good
Weather: 14C, cold outside – 17C inside |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
|
RCH |
3.6-24 |
11.13-79 (38) |
13.15-93 (19) |
16.20-116 (22) |
| MEL |
5.3-33 (9) |
6.5-41 |
11.8-74 |
14.10-94 |
Goals:
Richmond: Matthew Richardson 5.0, Nathan G Brown 3, Chris Hyde,
Graham Polak, Matt White, Trent Cotchin, Kelvin Moore, Troy Simmonds,
Mitch Morton, Shane Tuck. Melbourne: Brad Miller 3, Aaron Davey
2, Cameron Bruce 2, Clint Bartram 2, Colin Garland, Brad Green, Jeff
White, Austin Wonaeamirri, Matthew Bate.
Best: Richmond: Matthew Richardson, Brett Deledio, Nathan G
Brown, Shane Tuck, Nathan Foley. Melbourne: Paul Wheatley, Brock
McLean, Cameron Bruce, Nathan Jones.
Umpires: Damien Sully, Matthew Nicholls, Shaun Ryan.
Report:
Shane Tuck (Rch) was cited for making negligent contact with umpire
Matthew Nicholls in Q3. The first offence draws a $2600 fine. The MRP
early plea reduced the fine to $1950. Tuck admitted guilt and accepted
the MRP penalty. |
| 2008
— ROUND 13 — GAME 6 |
| Melbourne v
Sydney |
Sunday,
June 22, 2008
Manuka Oval, 1.10pm AEST; crowd: 11,437
Conditions: Good; hard cricket pitch area
Weather: 14C, fine and sunny;
cloudy patches |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
| MEL |
2.2-14 |
5.3-33 |
10.5-65 |
11.8-74 |
|
SYD |
7.2-44 (30) |
10.5-65 (32) |
12.10-82 (17) |
17.12-114 (40) |
Goals:
Sydney: Barry Hall 5.5, Amon Buchanan 2, Martin Mattner 2, Michael
O'Loughlin 2, Adam Goodes, Darren Jolly, Nick Malceski, Ryan O'Keefe,
Henry Playfair, Lewis Roberts-Thomson. Melbourne: Matthew Bate 4, Austin
Wonaeamirri 3, Cameron Bruce, Paul Johnson, Brock McLean, Brad Miller.
Best: Sydney: Barry Hall, Brett Kirk, Martin Mattner, Ted Richards,
Craig Bolton. Melbourne: Brad Green, James McDonald, Lynden Dunn,
Matthew Bate, Aaron Davey, Chris Johnson.
Umpires: Damien Sully, Stefan Grun, Matthew Head.
Report:
Adam Goodes (Syd) was cited with a Level One engaging in rough
conduct offence against Clint Bartram (Mel) in Q2. Existing
carry-over points called for a one-match suspension, even with an early
plea. The player admitted guilt and accepted the MRP suspension of one
match. Goodes has 164.04 added to his future record. |
| 2008
— ROUND 14 — GAME 5 |
| Melbourne v
Brisbane |
Sunday, June
29, 2008
MCG, 1.10pm AEST, crowd: 23,278
Conditions: Fair; lights on in Q2
Weather: 13C; overcast; ominous clouds; possible rain |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
| MEL |
5.4-34 (19) |
6.6-42 (19) |
9.8-62 (8) |
14.9-93
(1) |
|
BRI |
2.3-15 |
5.9-39 |
7.12-54 |
13.14-92 |
Goals:
Melbourne: Colin Sylvia 4, Brad Miller 4, Austin Wonaeamirri 2,
Cameron Bruce 2, Matthew Bate, Brad Green. Brisbane: Jonathan
Brown 5.3, Daniel Bradshaw 4, Rhan Hooper 2, Joel Patfull, Michael
Rischitelli.
Best: Melbourne: Brad Miller, Chris Johnson, Colin Sylvia, Brad
Green, Paul Wheatley, Nathan Jones, Colin Garland. Brisbane: Luke
Power, Jonathan Brown, Michael Rischitelli, Simon Black, Rhan Hooper,
Ashley McGrath.
Umpires: Matthew Head, Jason Armstrong, Scott Jeffery. |
| 2008
— ROUND 15 — GAME 7 |
| Western Bulldogs
v Melbourne |
Sunday,
July 13, 2008
Docklands, 2.10pm AEST; Roof: open; crowd: 27,446
Conditions: Good
Weather: 13C, outside, cloudy, turning to mid-afternoon sunshine |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
|
WB |
3.2-20 (14) |
7.4-46 (20) |
12.7-79 (43) |
14.11-95 (31) |
| MEL |
1.0-6 |
4.2-26 |
5.6-36 |
9.10-64 |
Goals:
West.B'dogs: Jason Akermanis 3, Will Minson 3, Nathan Eagleton 2,
Daniel Giansiracusa 2, Mitch Hahn 2, Jarrod Harbrow, Daniel Cross.
Melbourne: Brad Miller 3, Brad Green 2, Lynden Dunn, Chris Johnson,
Simon Buckley, Michael Newton.
Best: West.B'dogs: Daniel Cross, Matthew Boyd, Brian Lake,
Lindsay Gilbee, Jason Akermanis,
Nathan Eagleton, Josh Hill, Andrejs Everitt. Melbourne: Cameron Bruce, Colin Garland, Chris Johnson,
Paul Wheatley, Stefan Martin, Brad Miller.
Umpires: Luke Farmer, Scott McLaren, Todd Keating.
Report:
Colin Sylvia (Mel) was charged with a level-two striking offence
against Dale Morris (WB) in Q2. In summary, he 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. An early plea
reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points
towards his future record.
Sylvia admitted guilt and accepted the MRP reprimand. |
| 2008
— ROUND 16 — GAME 8 |
| Fremantle v
Melbourne |
Sunday,
July 20, 2008
Subiaco Oval, 4.40pm AEST; crowd: 31,638
Conditions: Fair, some slip on wings
Weather: 17C, morning showers clearing to frequent sunny patches |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
|
FRE |
0.2-2 |
5.9-39 (–) |
11.15-81 (34) |
16.18-114 (46) |
| MEL |
5.1-31 |
6.3-39 (–) |
7.5-47 |
10.8-68 |
Goals:
Fremantle: Matthew Pavlich 5.0, Luke McPharlin 3, Garrick
Ibbotson, Byron Schammer, Josh Carr, Shaun McManus, Brock O'Brien, Aaron
Sandilands, Chris Tarrant, Brett Peake. Melbourne: Cale Morton 2,
Brad Miller 2, Matthew Bate 2, Michael Newton 2, Paul Johnson, Mark
Jamar.
Best: Fremantle: Matthew Pavlich, Garrick Ibbotson, Byron
Schammer, Josh Head, Brock O'Brien, Michael Johnson, Chris Mayne.
Melbourne: Aaron Davey, Paul Wheatley, Shane Valenti, Cameron Bruce,
Cale Morton.
Umpires: Hayden Kennedy, Craig Hendrie, Michael Avon. |
| 2008
— ROUND 17 — GAME 7 |
| Melbourne v North
Melb |
Sunday,
July 27, 2008
MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 21,330
Conditions: Fair after morning showers; lights on from half-time
Weather: 8C, cold, showers forecast |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
|
MEL |
1.3-9 |
3.4-22 |
6.8-44 |
10.10-70 |
| NM |
7.3-45 (36) |
9.6-60 (38) |
11.9-75 (31) |
14.14-98
(28) |
Goals: North: Lindsay Thomas 5.0, Corey Jones 4,
Brent Harvey 2, Drew Petrie, David Hale, Matt Campbell. Melbourne:
Brad Miller 3, Michael Newton 2, Aaron Davey, Cale Morton, Paul Johnson,
Colin Sylvia, Shane Valenti.
Best: North: Lindsay Thomas, Brent Harvey, Adam Simpson, Corey
Jones, Josh Gibson, Brady Rawlings, David Hale, Daniel Pratt,
Melbourne: Nathan Jones, James McDonald, Paul Johnson, Simon
Buckley, Brad Miller.
Umpires: Scott McLaren, Gary Fila, Craig Hendrie.
Report:
Lyndon Dunn (Mel) reported by field umpire Scott
McLaren for striking Brent Harvey (NM) (twice) in Q3.
The first incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points),
low impact (one point) and body contact (one point) – totalling five
activation points. However the Melbourne run-with player, who had no
prior record, had the 125 demerit points reduced by 25 per cent and
accepted the 93.75 points towards his future record with an early plea.
A second charge of striking against Dunn was withdrawn.
Dunn admitted guilt to the first charge and accepted the MRP penalty of
a reprimand. |
| 2008
— ROUND 18 — GAME 2 |
| Essendon v
Melbourne |
Saturday,
August 2, 2008
MCG, 2.10pm AEST; crowd: 46,334
Conditions: Fair to good, soft patches after showers; lights on 2nd half
Weather: 12C, overcast, some thin sunlight |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
| ESS |
3.1-19 (5) |
9.6-60 (15) |
14.8-92 (21) |
19.10-124
(16) |
|
MEL |
2.2-14 |
7.3-45 |
11.5-71 |
17.6-108 |
Goals:
Essendon: Matthew Lloyd 8.1, Angus Monfries 3, Andrew Lovett 2,
Adam McPhee 2, Jarrod Atkinson, Kyle Reimers, Henry Slattery, Leroy
Jetta. Melbourne: Colin Sylvia 3, Cale Morton 3, Matthew Bate 2,
Addam Maric 2, Clint Bartram, Simon Buckley, Aaron Davey, Paul Johnson,
Austin Wonaeamirri, Brad Green, Mark Jamar.
Best: Essendon: Matthew Lloyd, Nathan Lovett-Murray, Adam McPhee,
Andrew Lovett, Damien Peverill, Angus Monfries, Dustin Fletcher.
Melbourne: Cale Morton, Cameron Bruce, Colin Sylvia, James McDonald,
Simon Buckley, Matthew Bate.
Umpires: Hayden Kennedy, Damian Sully, Gary Fila. |
| 2008
— ROUND 19 — GAME 1 |
| Melbourne v
Geelong |
Friday (n),
August 8, 2008
MCG, 7.05pm AEST; crowd: 34,610
Conditions: Wet and slippery
Weather: 11C, rain |
| |
1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
| MEL |
0.0-0 |
1.3-9 |
2.6-18 |
5.11-41 |
|
GEE |
8.5-53 (53) |
12.7-79 (70) |
19.10-124
(106) |
24.13-157 (116) |
Goals:
Geelong: Tom Lonergan 4, Mathew Stokes 4, Brent Prismall 3, Gary
Ablett 2, Jimmy Bartel 2, Cameron Ling 2, Andrew Mackie 2, Mark Blake,
Ryan Gamble, Steve Johnson, Cameron Mooney, Joel Selwood. Melbourne:
Shane Valenti 2, Chris Johnson, Paul Johnson, Austin Wonaeamirri.
Best: Geelong: Andrew Mackie, Cameron Ling, Joel Selwood, Joel
Corey, Matthew Scarlett, Brent Prismall. Melbourne: Matthew
Whelan, Paul Wheatley, Addam Maric, Stefan Martin.
Umpires: Chris Donlon, Hayden Kennedy, Shaun Ryan. |
| 2008
— ROUND 20 — GAME 3 |
| Melbourne v West Coast |
Saturday,
August 16, 2008
MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 17,958
Conditions:
Slight slip following showers; Lights on in Q4
Weather:
13C, cold, showers turning to sunny periods; Rain returned Q4 |
| |
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1/2
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3/4
time |
Final |
| MEL |
1.3-9 |
5.7-37
(8) |
8.12-60
(20) |
11.13-79 (34) |
|
WCE |
2.2-14
(5) |
4.5-29 |
5.10-40 |
5.15-45 |
Goals: Melbourne:
Michael Newton 2, Cameron Bruce 2, Brad Miller, Matthew Bate, Colin
Sylvia, Clint Bartram, Paul Johnson, Cale Morton, Brad Green.
West Coast: Ben McKinley 2, Steven Armstrong, Mark LeCras,
Quinten Lynch.
Best: Melbourne: Paul Wheatley, Cale Morton, Cameron Bruce,
Nathan Jones, Simon Buckley, James McDonald, Brad Green. West
Coast: Dean Cox, Steven Armstrong, Andrew Embley, Matt Priddis.
Umpires: Shaun Ryan, Martin Ellis, Matthew Nicholls. |
| 2008
— ROUND 21 — GAME 3 |
| Port Adelaide
v Melbourne |
Saturday,
August 23, 2008
Football Park, 3.10pm AEST, crowd: 18,875
Conditions: Fair to good
Weather:
13C, cool, sunny to start; cloudy later |
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1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
| PA |
6.6-42
(36) |
9.10-64
(48) |
10.17-77
(45) |
18.21-129 (78) |
|
MEL |
1.0-6 |
2.4-16 |
4.8-32 |
7.9-51 |
Goals: Port:
Daniel Motlop 5.2, Peter Burgoyne 2, Brendon Lade 2, Danyle Pearce
2, Justin Westhoff 2, Matthew Westhoff 2, David Rodan, Domenic
Cassisi, Travis Boak. Melbourne: Brad Miller 2, Cameron
Bruce, Austin Wonaeamirri, Matthew Bate, Mark Jamar, Michael Newton.
Best: Port: Peter Burgoyne, Domenic Cassisi, Daniel Motlop,
Kane Cornes, Dean Brogan, Tom Logan, Shaun Burgoyne, Danyle Pearce.
Melbourne: Simon Buckley, Paul Wheatley, Brad Green, James
McDonald, Cale Morton.
Umpires: Dean Margetts, Matthew Head, Todd Keating. |
| 2008
— ROUND 22 — GAME 7 |
| Melbourne v Richmond |
Sunday,
August 31, 2008
MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 37,046
Conditions: Slippery from pre-game torrential rain and hail
Weather: 15C, rain (heavy at times) alternating with patches of sunshine |
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1/4
time |
1/2
time |
3/4
time |
Final |
|
MEL |
2.1-13 |
3.1-19 |
4.4-28 |
6.5-41 |
| RCH |
2.5-17 (4) |
8.9-57 (38) |
12.10-82 (54) |
18.13-121
(80) |
Goals:
Richmond: Brett Deledio 4, Joel Bowden 3, Jack Riewoldt 2, Daniel
Jackson 2, Mitch Morton, Shane Tuck, Greg Tivendale, Daniel Connors,
Nathan Foley, Jordan McMahon, Matt White. Melbourne: Jeff White
2, Brad Green, Matthew Whelan, Ben Holland, Colin Sylvia.
Best: Richmond: Joel Bowden, Brett Deledio, Shane Tuck, Greg
Tivendale, Chris Newman, Nathan Foley, Luke McGuane, Matt White, Kane
Johnson. Melbourne: Matthew Warnock, Adem Yze, Simon Buckley,
Brad Green.
Umpires: Dean Margetts, Heath Ryan, Martin Ellis.
Reports:
l
Mitch Morton (Rch)
was charged with a first offence for wrestling Brad Miller (Mel)
in Q2.
In summary, he can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for wrestling is a
$1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a
$900 sanction.
Morton accepted guilt and the MRP penalty of a $900 fine.
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Brad Miller (Mel) has
been charged with a second offence for wrestling Mitch Morton
(Rch) in Q2.
In summary, he can accept an $1800 sanction 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.
Miller accepted guilt and the MRP penalty of an $1800 fine. |
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