Luke Hodge, Hawthorn, has been charged with a first offence for Making Reckless Contact with an Umpire ($2600 sanction) for making reckless contact with umpire Brett Rosebury during the first quarter of the Round 23 match between Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans, played at ANZ Stadium on Friday August 30, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $1950 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for making reckless contact with an umpire is a $2600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1950 sanction.

 

Lance Franklin, Hawthorn, has been charged with a level two engaging in rough conduct offence (225 demerit points, two-match sanction), for engaging in rough conduct against Nick Malceski, Sydney Swans, during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans, played at ANZ Stadium on Friday August 30, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

 

Based on the video evidence available and medical report from the Sydney Swans Football Club, 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 sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.

 

Leigh Montagna, St Kilda, has been charged with a level two Striking offence (125 demerit points, one-match sanction) for striking Ryan Crowley, Fremantle, during the first quarter of the Round 23 match between St Kilda and Fremantle, played at Etihad Stadium on Saturday August 31, 2013.

 

In summary, due to his previous poor record, his one-match sanction must remain at one-match, even with an early plea.

 

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Fremantle Football Club, 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 bad record of 37.50 demerit points carried over within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 162.50 points and a one-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 121.88 points and a one-match sanction.

 

Matt Maguire, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with a level two Striking offence (125 demerit points, one-match sanction) for striking Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, during the third quarter of the Round 23 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Geelong Cats, played at Simond Stadium on Saturday August 31, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record with an early plea.

 

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Geelong Cats Football Club, 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.

 

Jake Melksham, Essendon, has been charged with a level Three Striking offence (225 demerit points, two-match sanction) for striking Daniel Jackson, Richmond, during the third quarter of the Round 23 match between Essendon and Richmond, played at the MCG on Saturday August 31, 2013.

 

In summary, due to his previous poor record, his two-match sanction must remain at two matches, even with an early plea.

 

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Richmond Football Club, 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 bad record of 93.75 demerit points carried over 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.

 

Sam Jacobs, Adelaide, has been charged with a first offence for Making Negligent Contact with an Umpire ($1200 sanction) for making negligent contact with umpire Stuart Wenn during the first quarter of the Round 23 match between the Adelaide Crows and West Coast, played at Patersons Stadium on Saturday August 31, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.

 

Matt Priddis, West Coast, has been charged with a first offence for Making Negligent Contact with an Umpire ($1200 sanction) for making negligent contact with umpire Craig Fleer during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between West Coast and the Adelaide Crows, played at Patersons Stadium on Saturday August 31, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.

 

Toby Greene, GWS, has been charged with a first offence for Making Reckless Contact with an Umpire ($2600 sanction) for making reckless contact with umpire Rob Findlay during the first quarter of the Round 23 match between the GWS Giants and the Gold Coast Suns, played at Metricon Stadium on Sunday September 1, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $1950 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for making reckless contact with an umpire is a $2600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1950 sanction.

 

Jordie McKenzie, Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence for Being the Instigator of a Melee ($3600 sanction) for being the instigator of a melee during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday September 1, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $2700 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for being the instigator of a melee is a $3600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a $2700 sanction.

 

Jack Viney, Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence for Being Engaged in a Melee ($1600 sanction) for being engaged in a melee during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday September 1, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for being engaged is a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

 

Max Gawn, Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence for Being Engaged in a Melee ($1600 sanction) for being engaged in a melee during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday September 1, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for being engaged is a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

 

Dean Kent, Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence for Being Engaged in a Melee ($1600 sanction) for being engaged in a melee during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday September 1, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for being engaged is a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

 

Colin Sylvia, Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence for Being Engaged in a Melee ($1600 sanction) for being engaged in a melee during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday September 1, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for being engaged is a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

 

Will Minson, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with a Second offence for Being Engaged in a Melee ($2400 sanction) for being engaged in a melee during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday September 1, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $1800 sanction with an early plea.

 

A second offence for being engaged is a melee is a $2400 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1800 sanction.

 

Lachie Hunter, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with a first offence for Being Engaged in a Melee ($1600 sanction) for being engaged in a melee during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday September 1, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for being engaged is a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

 

Jordan Roughead, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with a first offence for Being Engaged in a Melee ($1600 sanction) for being engaged in a melee during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday September 1, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for being engaged is a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

 

Ryan Griffen, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with a first offence for Being Engaged in a Melee ($1600 sanction) for being engaged in a melee during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday September 1, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for being engaged is a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

 

Jarrad Grant, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with a first offence for Being Engaged in a Melee ($1600 sanction) for being engaged in a melee during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday September 1, 2013.

 

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

 

A first offence for being engaged is a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

 

Contact between Hawthorn's Lance Franklin and the Sydney Swans' Heath Grundy from the from the fourth quarter of Friday's game was assessed. Franklin was leading for the ball and his left arm was being held by Grundy. As Franklin broke free of his opponent, he made high contact to Grundy. It was the view of the panel that the contact was accidental and no further action was required.

 

Contact between Port Adelaide's Domenic Cassisi and Carlton's Marc Murphy from the third quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. Cassisi tackled Murphy and held both of his arms in the tackle. The Port Adelaide player then slings Murphy around to the ground. After reviewing all available footage and receiving a medical report from the Carlton Football Club, it was the view of the panel the impact was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.