The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed Round Six. The following charges were laid:

Charges Laid:

Jack Viney, Melbourne, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Tom Lynch, Adelaide Crows, during the first quarter of the Round Seven match between Melboure and the Adelaide Crows played at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday May 3, 2014.   

In summary, the matter has been directly referred to the Tribunal for its determination and he cannot accept an early plea on this matter. 

Luke McGuane, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with a Level Two Striking Offence (125 demerit points, one-match sanction) for striking Jeremy Laidler, Sydney Swans, during the first quarter of the Round Seven match between the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans, played at the Gabba on Saturday May 3, 2014.

In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 93.75 demerit points towards his future record with an early plea.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Sydney Swans 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 no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 demerit points towards his future record.

Brett Deledio, Richmond, has been charged with a Level Three Striking Offence (225 demerit points, two-match sanction) for striking Matthew Stokes, Geelong Cats, during the second quarter of the Round Seven match between Richmond and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Sunday May 4, 2014.

In summary, due to a six-year good record, his two-match sanction can be reduced to a one-game penalty with an early plea.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Geelong Cats 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 six-year good record, reducing the penalty by 25 per cent 168.75 points and a one-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 126.56 demerit points and a one-match sanction.

Matthew Stokes, Geelong Cats, has been charged with a Level Three Striking Offence (225 demerit points, two-match sanction) for striking Richmond’s Steven Morris during the second quarter of the Round Seven match between the Geelong Cats and Richmond, played at the MCG on Sunday May 4, 2014.

In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Richmond 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 no existing good or record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 demerit points and a one-match sanction.

David Mundy, Fremantle, has been charged with a Level One Engaging in Rough Conduct Offence (125 demerit points, one-match sanction) for engaging in rough conduct against Scott Selwood, West Coast, during the third quarter of the Round Seven match between Fremantle and West Coast, played at Patersons Stadium on Sunday May 14, 2014.

In summary, due to a six-year good record, he can accept a reprimand and 70.31 demerit points towards his future record with an early plea.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the West Coast 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 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing six-year good record, reducing the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 70.31 demerit points towards his future record.

Other Incidents Assessed:

The match day report against North Melbourne’s Lindsay Thomas for striking the Gold Coast Suns’ Danny Stanley was assessed. After viewing all available footage, speaking to the umpire who laid the report on match-day and receiving a medical report from the Gold Coast Suns’ Football Club, it was the view of the panel the force used was below that required to constitute a reportable offence.

Contact between the Geelong Cats’ Steve Johnson and Richmond’s Matt McDonough from the first quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. Johnson and Richmond’s Bachar Houli had been contesting the ball on the wing area and the ball had come loose. Johnson had won front position over Houli when McDonough came in to contest the ball in a bid win to possession. A head clash occurred between McDonough and Johnson. It was the view of the panel that both players were attempting to take possession of the ball and the action by McDonough was not a bumping action as he tried to win the contest and that therefore the head clash was deemed accidental. No further action was taken.