UPDATE: No Tribunal this week, with all sanctions accepted
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Fremantle star Nat Fyfe remains eligible for this year's Brownlow Medal after the MRP fined him for tripping in Sunday's win over the Western Bulldogs.
The raging medal favourite avoided suspension for the trip, which was deemed intentional body contact, but of low impact.
He has accepted a $1000 fine for an early plea but is still eligible for this year's Brownlow Medal after changes to the MRP guidelines over the off-season saw carryover points scrapped.
North Melbourne recruit Jarrad Waite has also escaped suspension for engaging in rough conduct against young Bomber Zach Merrett in Friday night's win.
Waite has a clean record under the new system – he was cleared for a clumsy late spoil on Hawk Ben Stratton in the pre-season – and has accepted a $1000 sanction for an early guilty plea.
Again, Waite was late to enter the marking contest with Merrett and collected him high, but the MRP classified the incident as careless conduct with low impact to the head.
Greater Western Sydney's Devon Smith was charged with rough conduct against Carlton midfielder Bryce Gibbs during the Giants' heavy win on Saturday.
Smith has accepted a $1000 fine and will play next week after the panel viewed the action as careless and low impact to the body.
Geelong veteran Steve Johnson was cleared for his attempted tackle that made contact to Sydney Swans co-captain Jarrad McVeigh's groin.
The panel said Johnson's attempt to block his opponent's passage to the ball was "not considered reportable" as he was trying to win best position to challenge for the ball if it was loose.
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