The AFL wishes to advise the match review panel has reviewed the weekend's matches. The following charges were laid:
 
Charges laid:
Dale Thomas, Collingwood, has been charged with a level two engaging in rough conduct offence against Garrick Ibbotson, Fremantle, during the first quarter of the Round 23 match between Collingwood and Fremantle, played at Patersons Stadium on Friday August 26, 2011.
 
In summary, his previous poor record means that his two-game sanction must remain at two matches, even with an early plea.
 
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report available from Fremantle, the incident was assessed a reckless conduct (two points), low impact (two points) 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 poor record of one match suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 247.50 points. He has also 68.75 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 316.25 points and a three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 237.19 points and a two-match sanction.
 
Nick Lower, Fremantle, has been charged with a level three bumping or making forceful contact from front-on offence against Dale Thomas, Collingwood, during the first quarter of the Round 23 match between Fremantle and Collingwood, played at Patersons Stadium on Friday August 26, 2011.
 
In summary, he can accept a three-match sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from Collingwood, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a level three offence, drawing 400 demerit points and a four-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 300 points and a three-match sanction.
 
Levi Greenwood, North Melbourne, has been charged with a level two bumping or making forceful contact from front-on offence against David Armitage, St Kilda, during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between North Melbourne and St Kilda, played at Etihad Stadium on Saturday August 27, 2011.
 
In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from St Kilda, 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 250 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 187.50 points and a one-match sanction.
 
David Armitage, St Kilda, has been charged with a level one engaging in rough conduct offence against Leigh Adams, North Melbourne, during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between St Kilda and North Melbourne, played at Etihad Stadium on Saturday August 27, 2011.
 
In summary, due to his carry-over points for a previous offence, his one-game sanction must remain at one game, even with an early plea.
 
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from North Melbourne, 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 no existing good or bad record. He has 60 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 points, increasing his 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.
 
Jack Ziebell, North Melbourne, has been charged with a level three bumping or making forceful contact from front-on offence against Nick Riewoldt, St Kilda, during the third quarter of the Round 23 match between North Melbourne and St Kilda, played at Etihad Stadium on Saturday August 27, 2011.
 
In summary, due to his carry over points for a previous offence, he can accept a three-match sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from St Kilda, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a level three offence, drawing 400 demerit points and a four-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. He has 60 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 460 demerit points and a four-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 345 points and a three-match sanction.
 
Other incidents Assessed:
The match day report laid against West Coast's Josh Kennedy for striking the Brisbane Lions' Mitch Golby during Saturday's game was assessed. Golby is attempting to mark when Kennedy comes in to spoil the contest. Kennedy makes contact with the ball and, after speaking to the match day umpire and reviewing all available video footage, it was the view of the panel that his action was not a striking motion and was a legitimate attempt to spoil. No further action was taken.
 
Contact between Fremantle's Kepler Bradley and Collingwood's Harry O'Brien from the fourth quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. O'Brien tries to mark the ball as Bradley comes to the contest. O'Brien bends over to pick up the ball, after failing to mark, and Bradley holds his position. After reviewing all available video footage, it was the view of the panel that Bradley did not have a realistic alternative way to contest the ball. No further action was required.
 
Contact between the Western Bulldogs' Dylan Addison and Hawthorn's Isaac Smith from the first quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. Smith is attempting to mark the ball when Addison jumps in the air to spoil the contest. Addison makes contact with Smith's arm in his spoiling motion and, with the contact, his arm then moves upwards to make high contact. After reviewing all available video footage, it was the view of the panel that the Bulldog player's action was a legitimate attempt to spoil and not a striking motion. No further action was taken.
 
Contact between Geelong's Matthew Scarlett and the Sydney Swans' Ben McGlynn from the second quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. It was the view of the panel that Scarlett was attempting to tackle the Sydney player and the level of force used did not constitute a report for tripping. No further action was taken.
 
Contact between St Kilda's Brendon Goddard and North Melbourne's Brent Harvey from the third quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. The contact was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.
 
Contact between Richmond's Dustin Martin and the Adelaide's Bernie Vince from the first quarter of Sunday's match was assessed. Martin tackles Vince and takes him to the ground. While the action of the tackle was a sling motion, a medical report from the Adelaide Crows Football Club stated there was no forceful high contact for player Vince. After reviewing all available footage, it was determined that no further action was taken.
 
Media should note that all relevant video angles of each incident above, both charges and incidents that were cleared, are available to view on afl.com.au.