The AFL advises it has completed the Match Review of last night's round 15 match between Richmond and the Sydney Swans, played at Etihad Stadium. Please find below the charges laid and also those matters that were explained in detail.
Charges Laid:
David Astbury, Richmond, has been charged with misconduct against Tom McCartin, Sydney Swans, during the third quarter of the Round 15 match between Richmond and the Sydney Swans, played at Etihad Stadium on Thursday June 28, 2018.
In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence and a medical report from the Sydney Swans Football Club, the incident was classified as misconduct. A first offence for misconduct draws a $2500 sanction. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
Lance Franklin, Sydney Swans, has been charged with misconduct against Alex Rance, Richmond, during the third quarter of the Round 15 match between the Sydney Swans and Richmond, played at Etihad Stadium on Thursday June 28, 2018.
In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence and a medical report from the Richmond Football Club, the incident was classified as misconduct. A first offence for misconduct draws a $2500 sanction. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
Nick Vlastuin, Richmond, has been charged with striking Luke Parker, Sydney Swans, during the third quarter of the Round 15 match between Richmond and the Sydney Swans, played at Etihad Stadium on Thursday June 28, 2018.
In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence and a medical report from the Sydney Swans Football Club, the incident was classified as intnetional conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was assessed as a one-match sanction. The player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Other Incidents
There were no other matters that required detailed explanation.
