The AFL advises the Match Review of the First Preliminary Final of the 2020 Toyota AFL Finals Series has been completed. Three charge were laid.
Charges Laid:
Peter Ladhams, Port Adelaide, has been charged with Striking Noah Balta, Richmond, during the first quarter of the Preliminary Final between Port Adelaide and Richmond, played at Adelaide Oval on Friday October 16.
In summary he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, 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.
Zak Butters, Port Adelaide, has been charged with Forceful Front-On Contact against Jack Riewoldt, Richmond, during the third quarter of the Preliminary Final between Port Adelaide and Richmond, played at Adelaide Oval on Friday October 16.
In summary he can accept a $1500 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 $2500 sanction as a second offence. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
Trent Cotchin, Richmond, has been charged with Tripping (Fixed Financial Sanction) Hamish Hartlett, Port Adelaide, during the fourth quarter of the Preliminary Final between Port Adelaide and Richmond, played at Adelaide Oval on Friday October 16.
In summary he can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Tripping (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.
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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.
