AFL Statement

The AFL advises that the Match Review of the Round 12 Friday game has been completed. Two charges were laid and there were no incidents that required a detailed explanation.

Charges laid:

Bailey Smith, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with Headbutting Zach Tuohy, Geelong Cats, during the third quarter of the Round 12 match between Western Bulldogs and the Geelong Cats played at Marvel Stadium on Friday, June 3 2022.

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

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

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Like Cats and Dogs: Smith reported for headbutt as tempers flare

There were fireworks at the three-quarter time break with Bailey Smith and Zach Tuohy involved in this heated incident

Zach Tuohy, Geelong Cats, has been charged with Other Misconduct against Bailey Smith, Western Bulldogs, during the third quarter of the Round 12 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Geelong Cats played at Marvel Stadium on Friday, June 3 2022.

In summary, the player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Other Misconduct. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.