The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the Easter Monday match played in round one of the 2015 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The following charge was laid:
Charges Laid:
Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Sam Mitchell, Hawthorn, during the first quarter of the Round One match between the Geelong Cats and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Monday April 6, 2015.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available, speaking to the umpire who laid the match day report and a medical report from the Hawthorn Football Club, it was the view of the panel the incident should be classified as careless conduct with medium impact to the body. The offence was classified as a $1500 sanction under the table of penalties. The player has no applicable bad record. An early plea can reduce the penalty to a $1000 sanction.