The AFL advises the Match Review of the Preliminary Finals has been completed. Three charges were laid and there were no further incidents that required a detailed explanation.
Charges laid:
Alyssa Bannan, Melbourne, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Sophie Conway, Brisbane Lions, during the first quarter of the Preliminary Final between Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions played at The MCG on Saturday, April 2, 2022.
In summary, the player can accept a reprimand with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Low Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a $400 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a reprimand with an early plea.
Laura Pugh, Fremantle, had been charged with Striking Stevie-Lee Thompson, Adelaide Crows, during the first quarter of the Preliminary Final between the Adelaide Crows and Fremantle played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, April 2, 2022.
In summary, the player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, Low Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Montana McKinnon, Adelaide Crows, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Kiara Bowers, Fremantle, during the second quarter of the Preliminary Final between the Adelaide Crows and Fremantle played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, April 2, 2022.
In summary, the player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Medium Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.