The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the weekend's matches. The following charges were laid, while one matter remains outstanding and is still being dealt with by the MRP:
Charges laid:
Ben McGlynn Sydney Swans, has been charged with a level two striking offence against Patrick Veszpremi, Western Bulldogs, during the first quarter of the Round 10 match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs, played at the SCG on Sunday June 3, 2012.
In summary, due to his poor record, his sanction must remain as a one-match penalty, even with an early plea.
Based on an AFL investigation, the video evidence available and a medical report from the Western Bulldogs Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of 60 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 185 points and a one-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 138.75 points and a one-match sanction.
Jake King, Richmond, has been charged with a level one tripping offence against Stephen Milne, St Kilda, during the first quarter of the Round 10 match between Richmond and St Kilda, played at Etihad Stadium on Friday June 1, 2012.
In summary, due to his poor record, his sanction is increased to a one-match penalty, even with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the St Kilda Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of four activation points, resulting in a classification of a level one offence, drawing 80 demerit points and a reprimand. He has an existing bad record of five matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 50 per cent to 120 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He also has 71.85 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 191.85 points and a one-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 143.89 points and a one-match sanction.
Jordan Lewis, Hawthorn, has been charged with a level two engaging in rough conduct offence against Todd Goldstein, North Melbourne, during the fourth quarter of the Round 10 match between Hawthorn and North Melbourne, played at Aurora Stadium on Saturday June 2, 2012.
In summary, due to a poor record, his two-match sanction must remain at two matches, even with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the North Melbourne Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a level two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of two matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 20 per cent to 270 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He also has 50 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 320 demerit points and a three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 240 demerit points and a two-match sanction.
Ryan Crowley, Fremantle, has been charged with a first offence for staging during the second quarter of the Round 10 match between Fremantle and the Adelaide Crows, played at Patersons Stadium on Saturday June 2, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a written reprimand for a first offence with an early plea.
Bernie Vince, Adelaide Crows, has been charged with a level three striking offence against Zac Clarke, Fremantle, during the third quarter of the Round 10 match between the Adelaide Crows and Fremantle, played at Patersons Stadium on Saturday June 2, 2012.
In summary, due to a five-year good record, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Fremantle Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing five-year good record, which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 126.56 points and a one-match sanction.
Patrick Ryder, Essendon, has been charged with a level one tripping offence against Dan Nicholson, Melbourne, during the first quarter of the Round 10 match between Essendon and Melbourne, played at the MCG on Saturday June 2, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 66 points towards his future record with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Melbourne Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of four activation points, resulting in a classification of a level one offence, drawing 80 demerit points and a reprimand. He has an existing bad record of one match suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 88 demerit points and a reprimand. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 66 points towards his future record.
Beau Waters, West Coast, has been charged with a level one engaging in rough conduct offence against Jack Redden, Brisbane Lions, during the third quarter of the Round 10 match between West Coast and the Brisbane Lions, played at the Gabba on Sunday June 3, 2012.
In summary, due to his previous poor record, his one-match sanction must remain at one match, even with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Brisbane Lions Football Club, the incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of four activation points, resulting in a classification of a level one offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has 93.75 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 218.75 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 164.06 points and a one-match sanction.
Other incidents Assessed:
Contact between Richmond's Jake King and St Kilda's Sean Dempster from the second quarter of Friday's match was assessed. The ball was being kicked into the Richmond forward line to player Robbie Nahas when King blocked Dempster from going to the contest. It was the view of the panel that King's actions were not excessive or unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.
Contact between St Kilda's Stephen Milne and Richmond's Alex Rance from the second quarter of Friday's match was assessed. It was the view of the panel the force used was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.
Contact between the Geelong Cats' Jimmy Bartel, the GWS Giants' Dom Tyson and umpire Matthew Leppard from the third quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. As the ball was being bounced by umpire Leppard, Tyson and fellow GWS Giants' player Sam Darley were seeking to block player Bartel from reaching the contest for the ball. Bartel is moving towards the ball and he loses balance as he jostles with Tyson. As umpire Leppard heads backwards after bouncing the ball, his foot is entangled with the legs of Tyson, at the same time as Bartel is also falling towards the umpire. It was the view of the panel there was no negligence on behalf of the players regarding the contact made with the umpire. No further action was taken.
Contact between the Geelong Cats' James Kelly and the GWS Giants' Toby Greene from the third quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. Greene is bending down to pick up the ball while Kelly is coming towards him from the opposite direction. Kelly makes high contact on the Giants' player and a free kick was paid at the time. After viewing all available footage and receiving a medical report from the GWS Giants' it was the view of the panel the force used was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.
The actions of Essendon's Leroy Jetta during the second quarter of Saturday's game were assessed. The panel said Jetta had the ball and was trying to avoid being tackled as he prepared to kick for goal. Melbourne player Joel Macdonald dispossessed Jetta with an attempted tackle and Jetta exaggerated the contact by falling backwards as he went to ground. The panel said that while Jetta's actions were exaggerated, it was their view they were not excessive in nature and he did not feign illegal contact. No further action was taken.
Contact between the Brisbane Lions' Mitch Golby and umpire Ben Ryan from the end of the third quarter of Sunday's match was assessed. Golby briefly put his hand on umpire Ryan's shirt sleeve when talking to him at the end of the quarter. The umpire did not pay a free kick for the contact and did not report the contact occurring, as part of his review of the game, saying the conversation between the pair was cordial at all times. It was the view of the panel the contact made by Golby did not interfere with the umpire performing his duties. The assessment of the panel was that there was minimal to negligible contact and the action was not in any way demonstrative or threatening towards the umpire. No further action was taken.
Contact between West Coast's Darren Glass and the Brisbane Lions' Josh Green from the fourth quarter of Sunday's match was assessed. The ball is loose in the Brisbane forward line with Green and Glass coming towards the contest from opposite directions. As Green takes possession of the ball, Glass braces for contact. It was the view of the panel that player Glass had no realistic alternative way to contest the ball. No further action was taken.