The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the weekend's matches. The following charges were laid:
Charges Laid:
Matthew Scarlett, Geelong, has been charged with a level two striking offence against Cory Dell'Olio, Essendon, during the fourth quarter of the round 17 match between the Geelong and Essendon, played at Etihad Stadium on Friday July 20, 2012.
In summary, due to an existing 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 Essendon 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 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of five matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 50 per cent to 187.50 points and a one-match sanction. He also has 33.52 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 221.02 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 165.77 points and a one-match sanction.
Jeremy Howe, Melbourne, has been charged with a misconduct offence in that he intentionally wiped blood from his knee on to the shorts of Tom Jonas, Port Adelaide, during the third quarter of the round 17 match between Melbourne and Port Adelaide, played at TIO Stadium on Saturday July 21, 2012.
In summary, the matter has been directly referred to the Tribunal for its determination and he cannot accept an early plea on this matter. As a note to all media, the MRP referred this matter to the Tribunal as the Table of offences does not cover this offence. There has been one previous case of a similar offence in recent seasons, from the 2002 season, before the introduction of the table of penalties.
Shane Tuck, Richmond, has been charged with a second offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.
A second offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.
Alex Rance, Richmond, has been charged with a second offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.
A second offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.
Dustin Martin, Richmond, has been charged with a second offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the Round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.
A second offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.
Luke McGuane, Richmond, has been charged with a second offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.
A second offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.
Matt Dea, Richmond, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Jayden Post, Richmond, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Reece Conca, Richmond, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Chris Newman, Richmond, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Steven Morris, Richmond, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Brandon Ellis, Richmond, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Kelvin Moore, Richmond, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Michael Firrito, North Melbourne, has been charged with a second offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between North Melbourne and Richmond, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.
A second offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.
Jamie MacMillan, North Melbourne, has been charged with a second offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between North Melbourne and Richmond, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.
A second offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.
Drew Petrie, North Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between North Melbourne and Richmond, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Robbie Tarrant, North Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between North Melbourne and Richmond, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Lindsay Thomas, North Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between North Melbourne and Richmond, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Sam Wright, North Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between North Melbourne and Richmond, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Daniel Wells, North Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the round 17 match between North Melbourne and Richmond, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.
Brett Deledio, Richmond, has been charged with a first offence for using abusive, insulting, threatening or obscene language in the second quarter of the round 17 match between Richmond and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday July 22, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $1950 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for abusive, insulting, threatening or obscene language is a $2600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1950 sanction.
Other incidents Assessed:
Contact between West Coast's Beau Waters and the Adelaide Crows' Kurt Tippett from the second quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. Tippett has possession of the ball and is in the process of kicking. Waters is coming towards his opponent and seeks to smother his kick. As Tippett kicks the ball, the pair clash heads. It was the view of the panel the contact was an accidental head clash beyond the control of the players. No further action was taken.
Contact between Carlton's Paul Bower and the Western Bulldogs' Christian Howard from the third quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. The panel said Howard was running on to a loose ball as Bower came towards him from the opposite direction. Howard took possession of the ball and, as Bower prepared to tackle him, the Bulldogs' player handballed over his opponent and towards a team mate. Bower braced for contact, which was unavoidable, and it was the view of the panel that Bower had no realistic alternative way to contest the ball. No further action was taken.
Contact between the Sydney Swans' Ben McGlynn and St Kilda's Brendon Goddard from the third quarter of Sunday's match was assessed. McGlynn and Goddard were contesting a loose ball. McGlynn bumps Goddard side to side as he attempts to gain possession and the pair clash heads. It was the view of the panel the contact was an accidental head clash beyond the control of the players. No further action was taken.
