The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the matches played in round 16 of the 2017 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. The following charges were laid:

Charges Laid:
Easton Wood, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with striking Mitch McGovern, Adelaide Crows, during the first quarter of the Round 16 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows, played at Adelaide Oval on Friday July 7, 2017.

In summary, as a third classifiable offence this season, he can accept a one-game sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Adelaide Crows Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. This was a third classifiable offence for the season, and therefore the player is subject to a one-match sanction with an early plea.

Taylor Walker, Adelaide Crows, has been charged with misconduct against Jason Johanissen, Western Bulldogs, during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Western Bulldogs, played at Adelaide Oval on Friday July 7, 2017.

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

A first offence for misconduct was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record with impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.

Luke Hodge, Hawthorn, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Jeremy Cameron, GWS Giants, during the second quarter of the Round 16 match between Hawthorn and the GWS Giants, played at UTas Stadium on Saturday July 8, 2017.

In summary, for a second classifiable offence, he can accept a $1500 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 head. The incident was a second classifiable offence and classified as a $2500 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1500 sanction.

Levi Greenwood, Collingwood, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Zach Merrett, Essendon, during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between Collingwood and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday July 8, 2017.

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 Essendon Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with medium 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.

Trent Cotchin, Richmond, has been charged with striking Jack Lonie, St Kilda, during the first quarter of the Round 16 match between Richmond and St Kilda, played at Etihad Stadium on Saturday July 8, 2017.

In summary, for a second classifiable offence, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the St Kilda Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was a second classifiable offence and classified as a $2500 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1500 sanction.

Tim Membrey, St Kilda, has been charged with striking Dylan Grimes, Richmond, during the second quarter of the Round 16 match between St Kilda and Richmond, played at Etihad Stadium on Saturday July 8, 2017.

In summary, he can accept a two-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 careless conduct with high impact to the head. The incident was classified as a three-match sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a two-match sanction.

Robbie Tarrant, North Melbourne, has been charged with striking Shane Kersten, Fremantle, during the fourth quarter of the Round 16 match between North Melbourne and Fremantle, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday July 9, 2017.

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

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the North Melbourne Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. 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.

Drew Petrie, West Coast, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Matt White, Port Adelaide, during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between West Coast and Port Adelaide, played at Domain Stadium on Sunday July 9, 2017.

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

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Port Adelaide Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. 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
There were no other matters that required detailed explanation.