The AFL advises the Match Review of last night’s round 22 match between Richmond and Essendon, played at the MCG, has been completed. Please find below the charges laid and also those matters that were explained in detail.

Charges Laid:
Devon Smith, Essendon, has been charged attempting to strike Kamdyn McIntosh, Richmond, during the first quarter of the Round 22 match between Essendon and Richmond, played at the MCG on Friday August 17, 2018.

In summary, for a second offence of attempt to trip or strike, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.

A second offence for attempting to strike and / or trip a player is a $2500 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1500 sanction.

Nathan Broad, Richmond, has been charged with engaging in misconduct against Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, Essendon, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Richmond and Essendon, played at the MCG on Friday August 17, 2018

In summary, he can accept a $1,500 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence the incident was assessed as misconduct. The incident was classified as a $2,500 sanction. The player is able to accept a $1,500 sanction with an early plea.

Dyson Heppell, Essendon, has been charged with making careless contact to umpire Shane McInerney during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Essendon and Richmond, played at the MCG on Friday August 17, 2018.

In summary, for a second offence of careless umpire contact he can accept a $1,500 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence the incident was assessed as a second offence of careless contact with an umpire. The incident was classified as a $2,500 sanction. The player is able to accept a $1,500 sanction with an early plea.

David Myers, Essendon, has been charged with making careless contact to umpire David Harris during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Essendon and Richmond, played at the MCG on Friday August 17, 2018.

In summary, he can accept a $1,000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence the incident was assessed as careless contact with an umpire. The incident was classified as a $1,500 sanction. The player is able to accept a $1,000 sanction with an early plea.

Other matters assessed:
No other matters required a detailed explanation.