AFL Statement

The AFL advises that the Match Review of the Round 11 Friday game has been completed. Two charges were laid and there were no incidents that required a detailed explanation.

Charges laid:
Lance Franklin, Sydney Swans, has been charged with Striking Trent Cotchin, Richmond, during the second quarter of the Round 11 match between the Sydney Swans and Richmond played at the SCG on Friday, May 27, 2022.

In summary, the player can accept a one-match suspension with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, Low Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

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Toby Nankervis, Richmond, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Luke Parker, Sydney Swans, during the second quarter of the Round 11 match between the Sydney Swans and Richmond played at the SCG on Friday, May 27, 2022.

In summary, he can accept a $3000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Low Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a $5000 sanction as a second offence. The player can accept a $3000 sanction with an early plea.