The AFL advises it has completed the Match Review of the last night’s round 19 Essendon v Sydney Swans match, played at Etihad Stadium. Please find below the charges laid and also those matters that were explained in detail.

Charges Laid:

Zak Jones, Sydney Swans, has been charged with misconduct against Zac Merrett, Essendon, before the start of the first quarter of the Round 19 match between the Sydney Swans and Essendon, played at Etihad Stadium on Friday July 27, 2018. 

In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea. 

Based on the available video evidence of where contact was made to player Merrett and a medical report from the Essendon Football Club, the incident was classified as misconduct. A first offence for misconduct draws a $2500 sanction. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea. 

Devon Smith, Essendon, has been charged with attempting to trip Luke Parker, Sydney Swans, during the second quarter of the Round 19 match between Essendon and the Sydney Swans, played at Etihad Stadium on Friday July 27, 2018.

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

Attempting to trip is a fixed financial sanction of $1500 sanction. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea. 

Zak Jones, Sydney Swans, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Kyle Langford, Essendon, during the fourth quarter of the Round 19 match between the Sydney Swans and Essendon, played at Etihad Stadium on Friday July 27, 2018.

In summary, he can accept a two-game sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence and a medical report from the Essendon Football Club, the incident was classified as careless conduct with high impact to the head. The incident was assessed as a two-match sanction. The player can accept a two-match sanction with an early plea.

Other Incidents

There were no other matters that required detailed explanation.