The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the matches from Round Two. The following charges were laid:

Charges Laid:

Jarrad Waite, Carlton, has been charged with a First Offence for Misconduct Staging (reprimand) during the third quarter of the Round Two match between Carlton and Richmond, at the MCG on Thursday March 27, 2014.

In summary, he can accept a reprimand.

A first offence for making Misconduct (Staging) is a reprimand.

Jake King, Richmond, has been charged with a First Offence for Misconduct ($1200 sanction) for misconduct in that he made unnecessary contact with Jarrad Waite, Carlton, during the third quarter of the Round Two match between Richmond and Carlton, at the MCG on Thursday March 27, 2014.

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

A first offence for misconduct is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.

Callan Ward, Greater Western Sydney, has been charged with a First Offence for Making Reckless Contact with an Umpire ($2600 sanction) for making reckless contact with umpire Robert Findlay during the second quarter of the Round Two match between Greater Western Sydney and St Kilda, at Etihad Stadium on Saturday March 29, 2014.

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.

Richard Douglas, Adelaide, has been charged with a First Offence for Making Negligent Contact with an Umpire ($1200 sanction) for making negligent contact with umpire Justin Schmitt during the second quarter of the Round Two match between Adelaide and Port Adelaide, at Adelaide Oval on Saturday March 29, 2014.

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.

Tom Derickx, Sydney Swans, has been charged with a Level One Engaging in Rough Conduct Offence (125 demerit points, one-match sanction) for engaging in rough conduct against Scott Pendlebury, Collingwood, during the second quarter of the Round Two match between the Sydney Swans and Collingwood, at ANZ Stadium on Saturday March 29, 2014.

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

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Collingwood Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). 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 no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 93.75 points and a reprimand.

Nathan Fyfe, Fremantle, has been charged with a Level Two Engaging in Rough Conduct Offence (225 demerit points, two-match sanction), for engaging in rough conduct against Michael Rischitelli, Gold Coast, during the third quarter of the Round Two match between Fremantle and Gold Coast, at Patersons Stadium on Saturday March 29, 2014.

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 medical report from the Gold Coast SUNS 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 a bad record of 50 demerit points carried over within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 275 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 206.25 points and a two-match sanction.

Zac Dawson, Fremantle, has been charged with a Level One Tripping Offence (80 demerit points, reprimand) for tripping Brandon Matera, Gold Coast, during the second quarter of the Round Two match between Fremantle and the Gold Coast, played at Patersons Stadium on Saturday March 29, 2014.

In summary, due to his previous poor record he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Gold Coast SUNS Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless (two points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of four activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level One offence, drawing 80 demerit points. He has a bad record of 60 demerit points carried over within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 140 points and a one-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 105 points and a one-match sanction.

Taylor Hunt, Geelong, has been charged with a Level Two Engaging in Rough Conduct Offence (225 demerit points, two-match sanction) for engaging in rough conduct against Daniel Rich, Brisbane Lions, during the third quarter of the Round Two match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions, at the Gabba on Sunday March 30, 2014.

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

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Brisbane 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.

Other Incidents Assessed:

The match day report against Richmond’s Dustin Martin for striking Carlton’s Simon White in the second quarter of Thursday night’s match was assessed. After viewing all the available footage, speaking with the umpire who laid the report and receiving a medical report from the Carlton Football Club, it was the view of the panel that the force used by Martin was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

Contact between Gold Coast’s Tim Sumner and Fremantle’s Tom Sheridan in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. Sheridan has the ball and is tackled by Sumner who lifts Sheridan off his feet and brings him to the ground in the tackle. After viewing all available footage and receiving a medical report from the Fremantle Football Club, it was the view of the panel the force used was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.