The AFL advises the Match Review of the remaining games from Saturday and Sunday of Round 19 have now been completed. The following charges have been laid with one other incident requiring detailed explanation.

Charges Laid:

Dale Thomas, Carlton, has been charged with Striking Lachlan Murphy, Adelaide Crows, during the second quarter of the Round 19 match between Carlton and the Adelaide Crows, played at the MCG on Saturday July 27. 

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

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with Low Impact and 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.

Josh Bruce, St Kilda, has been charged with Kneeing Clayton Oliver, Melbourne, during the fourth quarter of the Round 19 match between St Kilda and Melbourne, played at Marvel Stadium on Saturday July 27.

In summary he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, Low Impact and Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.

Mark Blicavs, Geelong Cats, has been charged with Staging (Fixed Financial Sanction) during the second quarter of the Round 19 match between the Sydney Swans and Geelong Cats, played at the SCG on Sunday July 28.

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

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Staging (Fixed Financial Sanction). The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Incidents assessed:

The match day report laid against Gold Coast SUNS' Jarrod Harbrow for contact on Essendon's Matt Guelfi from the second quarter of Sunday's match was assessed. The ball is loose on the wing. Harbrow and Guelfi approach the ball from opposite directions. Guelfi reaches to collect the ball and high contact occurs. It was the view of the Match Review Officer that there was insufficient force to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.