The AFL advises the Tribunal will sit tonight, Tuesday August 25, to hear the charges laid against Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper and Geelong Cats' Luke Dahlhaus. Melbourne's Ed Langdon, Richmond's Dylan Grimes, Richmond's Nick Vlastuin and Adelaide Crows' Lachlan Murphy have elected to challenge their charges through a written submission to the Tribunal. All other players accepted their sanctions from the Match Review of Friday – Sunday matches of Round 13 of the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

AFL Tribunal, Tuesday August 25, 5.00pm AEST:
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.
 
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.

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Big Hawk left dazed by SPP's big tackle

Ben McEvoy takes his time to get up after a big tackle from Sam Powell-Pepper

AFL Tribunal, Tuesday August 25, 6.30pm AEST:
Luke Dahlhaus, Geelong Cats, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Matt Crouch, Adelaide Crows, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match between the Adelaide Crows and Geelong Cats, played at Adelaide Oval on Sunday August 23.
 
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.

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WATCH: Dahlhaus receives one-game ban for dangerous tackle

Geelong forward Luke Dahlhaus can accept a one-match sanction after rough conduct on Matt Crouch

Please note: Due to Government restrictions in place, the AFL Tribunal will be held remotely via CISCO Webex video conference. For media wishing to join the CISCO Webex video conference, please contact Nadine Rabah prior to 3:00pm AEST today, Tuesday August 25, detailing the hearing you require access to. Only approved media will be permitted access.

AFL Tribunal, Tuesday August 25 (Financial Sanctions):
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.
 
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.

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.
 
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.

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Was this a push? Dons denied goal after umpire intervenes

Richmond's Dylan Grimes is awarded a free kick for a push in the back

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.
 
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.

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Vlastuin gets 50m penalty after Bellchambers' slap

Nick Vlastuin is awarded a 50m penalty after Tom Bellchambers' swinging arm caught him late

Lachlan Murphy, Adelaide Crows, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Mark Blicavs, Geelong Cats, during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between the Adelaide Crows and Geelong Cats, played at Adelaide Oval on Sunday August 23.
 
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.

Please note: As previously communicated, Tribunal proceedings have been simplified for challenges to financial sanctions, where at the election of the charged player a single legally trained jury member may decide the matter on the basis of written submissions only. The charged player will not be required to attend a Tribunal hearing. The AFL will communicate the outcome on behalf of the Tribunal.

Sanctions accepted:
Hamish Hartlett, Port Adelaide, has accepted a $1000 sanction for 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.
 
Charlie Dixon, Port Adelaide, has accepted a $500 sanction for 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.
 
Charlie Dixon, Port Adelaide, has accepted a $500 sanction for 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.
 
Zak Butters, Port Adelaide, has accepted a $500 sanction for 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.
 
Liam Shiels, Hawthorn, has accepted a $500 sanction for 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.

Blake Hardwick, Hawthorn, has accepted a $500 sanction for 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.
 
James Worpel, Hawthorn, has accepted a $500 sanction for 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.
  
Dylan Grimes, Richmond, has accepted a $750 sanction for 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.

Tom Papley, Sydney Swans, has accepted a $500 sanction for 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.

Cameron Guthrie, Geelong Cats, has accepted a $1500 sanction for Engaging in Rough Conduct against Rory Sloane, Adelaide Crows, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match between the Adelaide Crows and Geelong Cats, played at Adelaide Oval on Sunday August 23.
  
Rhys Stanley, Geelong Cats, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Striking Lachlan Murphy, Adelaide Crows, during the third quarter of the Round 13 match between the Adelaide Crows and Geelong Cats, played at Adelaide Oval on Sunday August 23.
 
Dougal Howard, St Kilda, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Forceful Front-On Contact against Dayne Zorko, Brisbane Lions, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match between Brisbane Lions and St Kilda, played at the Gabba on Saturday August 22.
 
Lincoln McCarthy, Brisbane Lions, has accepted a one-match sanction for Engaging in Rough Conduct against Ben Paton, St Kilda, during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between Brisbane Lions and St Kilda, played at the Gabba on Saturday August 22.
 
Dean Kent, St Kilda, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Engaging in Rough Conduct against Oscar McInerney, Brisbane Lions, during the fourth quarter of the Round 13 match between Brisbane Lions and St Kilda, played at the Gabba on Saturday August 22.
 
Tim Kelly, West Coast Eagles, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Adam Kennedy, GWS GIANTS, during the fourth quarter of the Round 13 match between the West Coast Eagles and GWS GIANTS, played at Optus Stadium on Sunday August 23.

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