The AFL advises the Match Review of last night's Round Six match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions has been completed. Two charges were laid with one other incident requiring an explanation.

Charges Laid:

Gary Rohan, Geelong Cats, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Ryan Lester, Brisbane Lions, during the first quarter of the Round Six match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions, played at the SCG on Thursday July 9.

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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. 

Grant Birchall, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with Striking Joel Selwood, Geelong Cats, during the second quarter of the Round Six match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions, played at the SCG on Thursday July 9. 

In summary he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea. 

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct with Low Impact and Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea. 

Incident assessed:

The matchday report laid against Geelong Cats' Gary Rohan (see the incident below) for contact on Brisbane Lions' Brandon Starcevich from the first quarter of Thursday night's match was assessed. Zach Tuohy kicks the ball forward for Geelong towards Rohan. Starcevich moves backwards to intercept the ball and in the process of contesting the ball Rohan makes high contact to Starcevich. It was the view of the MRO that Rohan's actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.

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Angry Cat placed on report for late hit

Gary Rohan concedes two free kicks in quick succession for late contact, with the second earning him a report

*Financial Sanctions for 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season:

Please note, all financial sanctions payable under any existing code, rules or policy (including Tribunal fines, Code of Conduct, AFL Rules and AFL Regulations) will be reduced by 50 per cent for the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The amounts listed above are the amended financial sanctions payable.