The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the matches played in round two of the 2017 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The following charges were laid:
Charges Laid:
Kayne Turner, North Melbourne, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Ryan Griffen, GWS Giants, during the second quarter of the Round Three match between North Melbourne and the GWS Giants, played at Blundstone Arena on Saturday April 8, 2017.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the GWS Giants Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Shane Mumford, GWS Giants, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Taylor Garner, North Melbourne, during the fourth quarter of the Round Three match between the GWS Giants and North Melbourne, played at Blundstone Arena on Saturday April 8, 2017.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the North Melbourne Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Charlie Cameron, Adelaide Crows, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Dan Houston, Port Adelaide, during the third quarter of the Round Three match between the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday April 8, 2017.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Port Adelaide Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Paddy Ryder, Port Adelaide, has been charged with striking Riley Knight, Adelaide Crows, during the fourth quarter of the Round Three match between Port Adelaide and the Adelaide Crows, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday April 8, 2017.
In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence and a medical report from the Adelaide Crows Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a two-match sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a one-match sanction.
Jarryd Lyons, Gold Coast Suns, has been charged with striking Liam Shiels, Hawthorn, during the first quarter of the Round Three match between the Gold Coast Suns and Hawthorn, played at Metricon Stadium on Sunday April 9, 2017.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Hawthorn Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Other incidents assessed
There were no other matters that required a detailed assessment, separate to the charges laid above.