The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review of Round One of the 2022 NAB AFL Women’s Competition has been completed. Four charges were laid and there were no further incidents that required a detailed explanation.
 
Charges Laid:

Harriet Cordner, Richmond, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Kate McCarthy, St Kilda, during the second quarter of the Round One match between St Kilda and Richmond, played at Skybus Stadium on Friday, January 7, 2022.
 
In summary, she 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.

Jessica Matin, St Kilda, has been charged with Forceful Front-On Contact against Jess Hosking, Richmond, during the during the second quarter of the Round One match between St Kilda and Richmond, played at Skybus Stadium on Friday, January 7, 2022.

In summary, she 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.

Elle Bennetts, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Alyssa Bannan, Melbourne, during the first quarter of the Round One match between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne, played at Victoria University Whitten Oval on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

In summary, she 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.

Darcy Vescio, Carlton, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Brittany Bonnici, Collingwood, during the first quarter of the Round One match between Carlton and Collingwood, played at Ikon Park on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

In summary, they 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.