The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the matches in the NAB Challenge, played between February 24-March 1. The following charges were laid:

Charges Laid:

Scott Selwood, West Coast, has been charged with a First Offence for Misconduct ($1200 sanction) for misconduct in that he pushed Craig Bird into the path of umpire Jacob Mollison during the second quarter of the NAB Challenge match between West Coast and the Sydney Swans, played at Blacktown on Thursday February 27, 2014.

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

A first offence for misconduct and causing contact with an umpire is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.

Ryan O’Keefe, Sydney Swans, has been charged with a Level Two Striking Offence (125 demerit points, one-match sanction) for striking Scott Selwood, West Coast, during the fourth quarter of the NAB Challenge match between the Sydney Swans and West Coast played at Blacktown on Thursday February 27, 2014.

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

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the West Coast Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two 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 a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.

Billie Smedts, Geelong Cats, has been charged with a Level Two Striking Offence (125 demerit points, one-match sanction) for striking Jimmy Toumpas, Melbourne, during the third quarter of the NAB Challenge match between the Geelong Cats and Melbourne played at Alice Springs on Friday February 28, 2014.

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

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Melbourne 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 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 a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.

Lenny Hayes, St Kilda, has been charged with a Level Three Striking Offence (225 demerit points, two-match sanction) for striking Stephen Congilio, GWS Giants, during the first quarter of the NAB Challenge match between St Kilda and The GWS Giants played at Wagga on Saturday March 1, 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 GWS Giants Football Club, the incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), high impact (three points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three 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 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.

Maverick Weller, St Kilda, has been charged with a Level Three Striking Offence (225 demerit points, two-match sanction) for striking Tomas Bugg, GWS Giants, during the third quarter of the NAB Challenge match between St Kilda and The GWS Giants played at Wagga on Saturday March 1, 2014.

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

Based on the evidence from the umpire’s match day report and a medical report from the GWS Giants Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three 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 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.

Other Incidents:

There were no other matters that required further explanation.

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Patrick Keane