The AFL advises the Match Review of the remaining games from Saturday and Sunday of round nine have now been completed. The following charges have been laid with two other incidents requiring further explanation.
Charges Laid:
Travis Varcoe, Collingwood has been charged with Forceful Front-On Contact against Ed Phillips, St Kilda during the first quarter of the Round Nine match between Collingwood and St Kilda, played at the MCG on Saturday May 18.
In summary he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with Medium Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction.
Rhys Mathieson, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with Striking Jordan Gallucci, Adelaide Crows during the first quarter of the Round Nine match between the Brisbane Lions and the Adelaide Crows, played at The Gabba on Saturday May 18.
In summary he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct with Low Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction.
Luke Parker, Sydney Swans, has been charged with Striking Jack Ziebell, North Melbourne, during the second quarter of Round Nine match between North Melbourne and the Sydney Swans, played at Blundstone Arena on Saturday May 18.
In summary he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with Low Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
Marley Williams, North Melbourne, has been charged with Striking Tom Papley, Sydney Swans, during the third quarter of Round Nine match between North Melbourne and the Sydney Swans, played at Blundstone Arena on Saturday May 18.
In summary he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct with Low Impact and Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
Ivan Soldo, Richmond, has been charged with Striking James Worpel, Hawthorn during the second quarter of the Round Nine match between Richmond and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Sunday May 19.
In summary he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct with Low Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction.
Tom Lynch, Richmond, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) James Sicily, Hawthorn during the third quarter of the Round Nine match between Richmond and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Sunday May 19.
In summary he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction). The incident was classified as a $2500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea
Tim Taranto, GWS GIANTS, has been charged with Misconduct against Patrick Cripps, Carlton during the first quarter of the Round Nine match between Carlton and the GWS GIANTS, played at GIANTS Stadium on Sunday May 19.
In summary he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Misconduct (Pushing player into the path of an Umpire). The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Patrick Cripps, Carlton, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Jeremy Finlayson, GWS GIANTS during the second quarter of the Round Nine match between Carlton and the GWS GIANTS, played at GIANTS Stadium on Sunday May 19.
In summary he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction). The incident was classified as a $2500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
Dale Thomas, Carlton, has been charged Abusing an Umpire (Michael Barlow) during the third quarter of the Round Nine match between Carlton and the GWS GIANTS, played at GIANTS Stadium on Sunday May 19.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was referred directly with the Tribunal and Thomas is not able to accept an early plea.
Incidents assessed:
Contact between GWS GIANTS’ Shane Mumford and Carlton’s Marc Murphy in the first quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. Murphy has the football and attempts to handball to a teammate. Mumford approaches from side on to apply pressure and contact is made with Mumford’s upper right thigh into Murphy’s midriff. Simultaneously, Josh Kelly makes contact to Murphy’s midriff from the opposite side. It was the view of the MRO that Mumford’s actions were not unreasonably in the circumstances. No further action was taken.
The match day report laid against Port Adelaide’s Tom Rockliff for contact on Gold Coast SUNS’ Anthony Miles from the second quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. Miles takes possession of the football and looks to evade Rockliff. Rockliff moves his left foot to intercept the player. Miles is consequently tripped. It was the view of the MRO there was insufficient force to constitute a reportable offence. No further was taken.
The following charges from Friday night's match have been accepted.
Elliot Yeo, West Coast Eagles, has been charged with Misconduct against James Harmes, Melbourne during the fourth quarter of the Round Nine match between the West Coast Eagles and Melbourne, played at Optus Stadium on Friday May 17.
In summary he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Misconduct (Pushing player into the path of an Umpire). The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Lewis Jetta, West Coast Eagles has been charged with engaging in Rough Conduct against Tim Smith, Melbourne during the fourth quarter of the Round Nine match between the West Coast Eagles and Melbourne, played at Optus Stadium on Friday May 17.
In summary he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with Medium Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction.
