AFL Statement

The AFL advises the Match Review of Round 22 has now been completed. The following charges have been laid:

Charges Laid:
Cameron Rayner, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with Kneeing Joel Selwood, Geelong Cats, during the fourth quarter of the Round 22 match between the Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats, played at The Gabba on Saturday August 17.
 
In summary he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, Low Impact and Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Michael Walters, Fremantle, has been charged with Staging during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Fremantle and Essendon, played at Optus Stadium on Saturday August 17.
 
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Staging. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Marcus Bontempelli, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with engaging in Rough Conduct against Nick Haynes, GWS GIANTS, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between the GWS GIANTS and Western Bulldogs, played at GIANTS Stadium on Sunday August 18.

In summary he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Low Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Jaeger O'Meara, Hawthorn, has been charged with a first offence of making Careless Contact with an Umpire (Andre Gianfagna) during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Hawthorn and the Gold Coast SUNS, played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday August 18.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Contact with an Umpire. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.