The AFL advises the Match Review of the Saturday matches of Round 13 has been completed. Fourteen charges were laid with one incident requiring an explanation.
Charges Laid:
Ed Langdon, Melbourne, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Laitham Vandermeer, Western Bulldogs, during the third quarter of the Round 13 match between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne, played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday August 22.
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.
Hamish Hartlett, Port Adelaide, has been charged with Forceful Front-On Contact against Liam Shiels, Hawthorn, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday August 22.
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.
Charlie Dixon, Port Adelaide, has been charged Misconduct against Ben Stratton, Hawthorn, during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday August 22.
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.
Charlie Dixon, Port Adelaide, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday August 22.
In summary, he can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for Engaging in a Melee is a $750 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $500 sanction.
Zak Butters, Port Adelaide, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday August 22.
In summary, he can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for Engaging in a Melee is a $750 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $500 sanction.
Liam Shiels, Hawthorn, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday August 22.
In summary, he can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for Engaging in a Melee is a $750 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $500 sanction.
Blake Hardwick, Hawthorn, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday August 22.
In summary, he can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for Engaging in a Melee is a $750 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $500 sanction.
James Worpel, Hawthorn, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday August 22.
In summary, he can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for Engaging in a Melee is a $750 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $500 sanction.
Sam Powell-Pepper, Port Adelaide, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Ben McEvoy, Hawthorn, during the fourth quarter of the Round 13 match between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday August 22.
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.
Dylan Grimes, Richmond, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Jake Stringer, Essendon, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match between Essendon and Richmond, played at TIO Stadium on Saturday August 22.
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.
Dylan Grimes, Richmond, has been charged with Staging (Fixed Financial Sanction) during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between Essendon and Richmond, played at TIO Stadium on Saturday August 22.
In summary, he can accept a $750 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Staging (Fixed Financial Sanction). The incident was classified as a $1250 sanction as a second offence. The player can accept a $750 sanction with an early plea.
Tom Lynch, Richmond, has been charged with Striking Michael Hurley, Essendon, during the fourth quarter of the Round 13 match between Essendon and Richmond, played at TIO Stadium on Saturday August 22.The incident was classified as a direct referral to the Tribunal and the player cannot be offered an early plea.
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Worth noting: The Witherden charge was deemed misconduct.
— Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) August 23, 2020
Collins, Witts and now Hurley striking charges.
There is no law that states three of the same charges = Tribunal.
But MRO Michael Christian has the option and he took it.
Nick Vlastuin, Richmond, has been charged with Staging (Fixed Financial Sanction) during the fourth quarter of the Round 13 match between Essendon and Richmond, played at TIO Stadium on Saturday August 22.
In summary, he can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Staging (Fixed Financial Sanction). The incident was classified as a $750 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.
Tom Papley, Sydney Swans, has been charged Misconduct against Luke Ryan, Fremantle, during the third quarter of the Round 13 match between Fremantle and the Sydney Swans, played at Optus Stadium on Saturday August 22.
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.
Incident assessed:
Contact between Fremantle’s Stephen Hill and Sydney Swans’ Nick Blakey from the first quarter of yesterday’s match was assessed. The ball is loose. Hill and Blakey approach the ball from opposing directions and high contact is made by Hill on Blakey. It was the view of the MRO that Hill was contesting the ball and had no realistic alternative way to contest the ball. No further action was taken.
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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.
