AFL Statement

The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review of Week Two of the Marsh Community Series has been completed. A total of eight charges were laid.
 
Charges Laid:
 
James Rowbottom, Sydney Swans, has been charged with a first offence of making Careless Contact with an Umpire (Rob O'Gorman) during the first quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between the GWS GIANTS and the Sydney Swans, played at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday February 29.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Contact with 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.
 
Sam Docherty, Carlton, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.
 
In summary, he can accept a $1,000 sanction with an early plea.
 
A first offence for Engaging in a Melee is a $1,500 sanction. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Jack Newnes, Carlton, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.
 
In summary, he can accept a $1,000 sanction with an early plea.
 
A first offence for Engaging in a Melee is a $1,500 sanction. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Blake Acres, Fremantle, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.
 
In summary, he can accept a $1,000 sanction with an early plea.
 
A first offence for Engaging in a Melee is a $1,500 sanction. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Jack Martin, Carlton, has been charged with a first offence of making Careless Contact with an Umpire (Daniel Johanson) during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Contact with 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.
 
Andrew Brayshaw, Fremantle, has been charged with a first offence of making Careless Contact with an Umpire (Daniel Johanson) during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Contact with 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.
 
David Cunningham, Carlton, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Bailey Banfield, Fremantle, during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.
 
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.

Taylor Adams, Collingwood, has been charged with engaging in Rough Conduct against Nick Vlastuin, Richmond, during the fourth quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Richmond and Collingwood, played at Norm Minns Oval on Sunday March 1.

In summary he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, 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.