The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has assessed the following incidents from the weekend's round of matches. 

Charges Laid:         

Jamie Charman, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with a Level Two striking offence against Brett Kirk, Sydney Swans, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans, played at the SCG on Saturday August 30, 2008.

In summary, his previous poor record means that his one-match sanction cannot be reduced, 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 sanction by 25 per cent to 103.13 points and a one-match sanction. 

Jude Bolton, Sydney Swans, has been charged with a Level One engaging in rough conduct offence against Albert Proud, Brisbane Lions, during the fourth quarter of the Round 22 match between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions, played at the SCG on Saturday August 30, 2008.

In summary, his previous five-year good record means that he can accept a reprimand and 70.31 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 an existing five-year good record, reducing the penalty by 25 per cent to 93.75 points and a reprimand. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record.

Nick Stevens, Carlton, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Rick Ladson, Hawthorn, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Carlton and Hawthorn, played at Telstra Dome on Saturday August 30, 2008.

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 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 penalty by 10 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.

Chance Bateman, Hawthorn, has been charged with a first offence for wrestling Nick Stevens, Carlton, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Hawthorn and Carlton, played at Telstra Dome on Saturday August 30, 2008.

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. 

Nick Stevens, Carlton, has been charged with a first offence for wrestling Chance Bateman, Hawthorn, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Carlton and Hawthorn, played at Telstra Dome on Saturday August 30, 2008.

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. 

Mitch Morton, Richmond, has been charged with a first offence for wrestling Brad Miller, Melbourne, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Richmond and Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday August 31, 2008.

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. 

Brad Miller, Melbourne, has been charged with a second offence for wrestling Mitch Morton, Richmond, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Melbourne and and Richmond, played at the MCG on Sunday August 31, 2008.

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.

Other Incidents Assessed:        
The match day report against Geelong's Matthew Stokes for striking West Coast's Chad Fletcher was assessed. It was the view of the panel that Stokes had his eyes on the ball for the entire time in the lead-up to the contact. His action was deemed a legitimate attempt to spoil. No further action was taken. 
 
The match day report against the Western Bulldogs' Brian Lake for striking Adelaide's Scott Stevens was assessed. Lake's right arm came into contact with Stevens' left shoulder, before slipping up to make high contact with the Adelaide player. Lake's movement was not a striking action and the high contact was deemed to be accidental. No further action was required. 
 
Contact between the Sydney Swans' Barry Hall and the Brisbane Lions' Daniel Merrett from the first quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. The impact was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.
 
Contact between the Sydney Swans' Amon Buchanan and the Brisbane Lions' Michael Rischitelli from the third quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. Buchanan ran into the contest with his eyes on the ball. At the last moment, he turned to see Rischitelli approaching from the other direction. At that stage, he realised contact was unavoidable and Buchanan jumped into the air and raised his arms to protect himself and to try and influence the contest. The action was not considered reportable and no further action was taken.
 
Contact between the Sydney Swans' Barry Hall and the Brisbane Lions' Daniel Merrett from the third quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. Hall made contact to Merrett's arm and slight contact to the body. The impact was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.