THE AFL’s match review panel has charged two players following weekend matches, while West Coast’s Josh Kennedy is in the clear for his bump that left Demon Colin Sylvia with a broken jaw.

Carlton’s Aaron Joseph (striking) and Western Bulldog Nathan Eagleton (attempting to trip) are the two players who have been charged, although only Joseph risks suspension should he take his case to the Tribunal.

Eagleton’s charge doesn’t carry enough points to warrant a suspension, meaning he will be free to play in round one of the home and away season. Joseph will also be free to play should he submit an early guilty plea.

Kennedy’s bump on Sylvia was the incident expected to be most heavily-scrutinised following last weekend's practice matches, especially given the Demons’ anger at having one of their best players being forced to miss the opening rounds of the season following the collision.

Upon announcing this week’s charges, the match review panel said it did look at video from the incident, but concluded Kennedy had made a legitimate shepherd on Sylvia.

Video showed Eagle Chris Masten in possession of the ball as Sylvia pursued him. The panel determined Kennedy had acted reasonably in that he could not contest the ball - therefore being unable to tackle the Melbourne player - but could have reasonably influenced the contest by way of a shepherd.

The force of the shepherd was not deemed excessive, while Kennedy did not leave the ground to deliver the bump or use an elbow, meaning no further action was taken.

Carlton’s Joseph will be free to tackle Richmond in round one should he take an early plea to a Level Two striking offence against Adelaide’s Jared Petrenko.

He will cop 93.75 points towards his future record with an early plea, but risks a one-match sanction should he wish to fight the charge.

Eagleton was cited for attempting to trip former teammate Farren Ray during the third quarter of his team’s NAB Cup win over St Kilda on Saturday night.

He risks a reprimand and 96 points should he take his case to the Tribunal and lose, although he can accept a reprimand and 72 points with an early plea.