The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the matches played in round four of the 2016 Toyota AFL premiership season. The following charges were laid:
Charges Laid:
Scott Lycett, West Coast, has been charged with striking Ty Vickery, Richmond, during the second quarter of the Round Four match between West Coast and Richmond, played at Domain Stadium on Friday April 15, 2016.
In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Richmond Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a two-match sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a one-match sanction.
Steven May, Gold Coast Suns, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Stefan Martin, Brisbane Lions, during the second quarter of the Round Four match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Brisbane Lions, played at the Gabba on Saturday April 16, 2016.
In summary, he has been referred to the Tribunal directly for its consideration and is not eligible for an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Brisbane Lions Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with severe impact to the head. The incident was referred directly to the Tribunal for its decision. The player has a bad record but no early plea is available.
Darcy Gardiner, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with striking Aaron Hall, Gold Coast Suns, during the third quarter of the Round Four match between the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast Suns, played at the Gabba on Saturday April 16, 2016.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Gold Coast Suns Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Joel Hamling, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with wrestling Nick Graham, Carlton, during the third quarter of the Round Four match between the Western Bulldogs and Carlton, played at Etihad Stadium on Saturday April 16, 2016.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for wrestling is classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Nick Graham Carlton, has been charged with wrestling Joel Hamling, Western Bulldogs, during the third quarter of the Round Four match between Carlton and the Western Bulldogs, played at Etihad Stadium on Saturday April 16, 2016.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for wrestling is classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Robbie Gray, Port Adelaide, has been charged with striking Callan Ward, GWS Giants, during the second quarter of the Round Four match between Port Adelaide and the GWS Giants, played at StarTrack Oval on Sunday April 17, 2016.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the GWS Giants Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Hamish Hartlett, Port Adelaide, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Ryan Griffen, GWS Giants, during the fourth quarter of the Round Four match between Port Adelaide and the GWS Giants, played at StarTrack Oval on Sunday April 17, 2016.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the GWS Giants Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Charlie Dixon, Port Adelaide, has been charged with striking Phil Davis, GWS Giants, during the fourth quarter of the Round Four match between Port Adelaide and the GWS Giants, played at StarTrack Oval on Sunday April 17, 2016.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the GWS Giants Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Taylor Adams, Collingwood, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against James Harmes, Melbourne, during the fourth quarter of the Round Four match between Collingwood and Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday April 17, 2016.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Melbourne Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Other Incidents Assessed:
The match day charge laid against the Western Bulldogs’ Lin Jong for engaging in rough conduct against Carlton’s Patrick Cripps was assessed. After speaking to the umpire who laid the report on the day during the game, it was the view of the panel there was insufficient high contact in the incident to constitute a report. No further action was taken.
