The AFL advises the Match Review for the Saturday games of Round Six has been completed. Four charges were laid:
Charges Laid:
Ben Long, St Kilda, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Sean Darcy, Fremantle, during the second quarter of the Round Six match between Fremantle and St Kilda, played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday July 11.
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In summary, he has been referred directly to the Tribunal and cannot accept an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Severe Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a direct referral to the Tribunal and the player cannot be offered an early plea.
Dylan Shiel, Essendon, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Curtis Taylor, North Melbourne, during the third quarter of the Round Six match between Essendon and North Melbourne, played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday July 11.
In summary he can accept a two-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, High Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a two-match sanction.
Rowan Marshall, St Kilda, has been charged with Striking Nathan Wilson, Fremantle, during the third quarter of the Round Six match between Fremantle and St Kilda, played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday July 11.
In summary he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with 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.
Brad Crouch, Adelaide Crows, has been charged with Misconduct against Nic Naitanui, West Coast Eagles, during the third quarter of the Round Six match between the West Coast Eagles and Adelaide Crows, played at the Gabba on Saturday July 11.
In summary he can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Misconduct. The incident was classified as a $750 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.
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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.