The AFL advises the Match Review for the Saturday games of Round Five has been completed. Four charges were laid.
Charges Laid:
Hayden Crozier, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with engaging in Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Jack Mahony, North Melbourne, during the fourth quarter of the Round Five match between the Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne, played at Marvel Stadium on Saturday July 4.
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In summary he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Medium Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction.
Jack Redden, West Coast Eagles, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Josh Kennedy, Sydney Swans, during the first quarter of the Round Five match between the West Coast Eagles and Sydney Swans, played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday July 4.
In summary he can accept a $750 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction). The incident was classified as a $1250 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $750 sanction with an early plea.
Shaun Higgins, North Melbourne has been charged with Forceful Front-On Contact against Hayden Crozier, Western Bulldogs, during the first quarter of the Round Five match between the Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne, played at Marvel Stadium on Saturday July 4.
In summary he can accept a $1000 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 $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Jy Simpkin, North Melbourne, has been charged with Striking Mitch Wallis, Western Bulldogs, during the second quarter of the Round Five match between the Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne, played at Marvel Stadium on Saturday July 4.
In summary he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with Low Impact and Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $2500 sanction as a second offence. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
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