The AFL advises the Match Review of the Sunday matches of Round 17 has been completed. Three charges were laid with one incident requiring an explanation.
Charges Laid:
Shane McAdam, Adelaide Crows, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Tom Williamson, Carlton, during the second quarter of the Round 17 match between Carlton and the Adelaide Crows, played at Metricon Stadium on Sunday September 13.
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.
Blake Hardwick, Hawthorn, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Aaron Naughton, Western Bulldogs, during the first quarter of the Round 17 match between Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs, played at Adelaide Oval on Sunday September 13.
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.
Bailey Smith, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Harry Morrison, Hawthorn, during the fourth quarter of the Round 17 match between Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs, played at Adelaide Oval on Sunday September 13.
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.
Incident assessed:
The incident between Lachie Neale and Nick Blakey from the third quarter of Sunday’s game between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions was assessed. Blakey has possession of the ball on the wing and is pursued by Neale and Dayne Zorko. Blakey attempts to kick the football as Zorko lays a lunging tackle, dislodging the football. Neale then simultaneously tackles Blakey to ground, who braces for contact using his right arm, causing impact to his shoulder. It was the view of the MRO that Neale’s actions did not constitute Rough Conduct. 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.
