Zac Dawson, Fremantle, has been charged with a Level One striking offence (80 demerit points, reprimand) for striking Matthew Stokes, Geelong Cats, during the first quarter of the Round 14 match between Fremantle and the Geelong Cats, played at Simonds Stadium on Saturday June 29, 2013.
In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Geelong Cats Football Club, the incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of four activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level One offence, drawing 80 demerit points and a reprimand. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record.
Joel Corey, Geelong Cats, has been charged with a Level One tripping offence (80 demerit points, reprimand) for tripping Danyle Pearce, Fremantle, during the second quarter of the Round 14 match between the Geelong Cats and Fremantle, played at Simonds Stadium on Saturday June 29, 2013.
In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Fremantle 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 80 demerit points and a reprimand. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record.
Lindsay Thomas, North Melbourne, has been charged with a Level Three misconduct offence (250 demerit points, two-match sanction) for misconduct in that he headbutted Jacob Townsend, GWS Giants, during the fourth quarter of the Round 14 match between North Melbourne and the GWS Giants, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday June 30, 2013.
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 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 250 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of 88.75 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 338.75 points and a three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 254.06 points and a two-match sanction.
Other Incidents Assessed:
The match day report against Essendon’s Paddy Ryder for engaging in rough conduct against West Coast’s Patrick McGinnity was assessed. The panel said McGinnity had received the ball and was immediately preparing to kick as Ryder moved towards him. As McGinnity disposed of the ball, Ryder bumped him late. After speaking to the umpire who laid the report on the day, viewing all available footage and receiving a medical report from the West Coast Football club, the panel said it was inconclusive as to whether there had been forceful high contact made. No further action was taken.
Contact between the Sydney Swans’ Ben McGlynn and Carlton’s Kade Simpson from the second quarter of Friday’s match was assessed. Simpson has received a handball and is immediately tackled by McGlynn, who turns his Carlton opponent and slings him to the ground. After viewing all available footage and receiving a medical report from the Carlton Football Club, it was the view of the panel the force used in the tackle was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.
Contact between the Sydney Swans’ Kieren Jack and Carlton’s Andrew Walker from the second quarter of Friday’s match was assessed. The panel said the ball was loose as Walker and Jack approached the contest from opposite directions. Walker slipped just before he reached the ball, and is then pushed by Bird into the contest, as Jack jumped into the air and turned his body. Body contact is made and then Jack’s arm makes high contact to Walker. After viewing all available footage and receiving a medical report from the Carlton Football Club, it was the view of the panel the high contact made was below the force required to constitute a report. No further action was taken.
