AFL Statement

The AFL advises the Match Review of the remaining games from Saturday and Sunday of Round 11 have now been completed. The following charges have been laid with two other incidents requiring detailed explanation.
 
Charges Laid:
Adam Treloar, Collingwood, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Reece Conca, Fremantle during the third quarter of Round 11 match between Collingwood and Fremantle, played at the MCG on Saturday June 1.

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.
 
Tom Hawkins, Geelong Cats, has been charged with Striking Jordan Dawson, Sydney Swans, during the fourth quarter of Round 11 match between the Geelong Cats and Sydney Swans, played at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday June 1.
 
In summary he can accept a $3000 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 $5000 sanction as a second offence. The player can accept a $3000 sanction with an early plea.
 
James Sicily, Hawthorn, has been charged with Striking Lincoln McCarthy, Brisbane Lions, during the first quarter of Round 11 match between the Brisbane Lions and Hawthorn, played at The Gabba on Saturday June 1.
 
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.

Aaron Naughton, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with Striking Will Schofield, West Coast Eagles, during the fourth quarter of Round 11 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Western Bulldogs, played at Optus Stadium on Sunday June 2.
 
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.
 
Incidents assessed:
The match day report laid against Fremantle's Ethan Hughes for contact on Collingwood's Ben Reid from the fourth quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. The ball is loose at half forward for Collingwood. Ben Reid goes down to collect the ball. Hughes approaches from the opposite direction and makes contact with Reid. It was the view of the MRO that there was insufficient force to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.
 
The match day report laid against Gold Coast SUNS' David Swallow for contact on GWS GIANTS' Lachie Whitfield from the fourth quarter of Saturday's match was assessed. Whitfield handballs the ball to a teammate at half back for GWS GIANTS. Immediately after he disposes of the football he is met by David Swallow who makes body contact. It was the view of the MRO that Swallow's actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.

Contact between North Melbourne’s Marley Wiliams and Richmond’s Jack Higgins in the second quarter of Friday night’s match was assessed. Higgins takes possession of the football and is immediately tackled by Williams. As Higgins is attempting to dispose of the football, Williams holds Higgins’ left arm and takes him to ground. It was the view of the MRO that Williams’ actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.
 
Contact between Richmond’s Nick Vlastuin and North Melbourne’s Scott Thompson in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s match was assessed. Vlastuin bumps Thompson as Robbie Tarrant takes his kick in the backline for North Melbourne. Vlastuin then attempts to push Thompson in the chest. Simultaneously, Thompson lowers his body and leans forward towards Vlaustin, and high contact occurs. It was the view of the MRO that the Vlaustin’s action did not constitute a strike. No further action was taken.