AFL Statement

THE AFL advises the Match Review for the Sunday games of round two has been completed. Two charges were laid.

Charges Laid:

Jy Simpkin, North Melbourne, has been charged with Striking Lachie Whitfield, GWS GIANTS, during the fourth quarter of the Round Two match between the GWS GIANTS and North Melbourne, played at GIANTS Stadium on Sunday June 14.

In summary he can accept a $1000 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 $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Luke Parker, Sydney Swans, has been charged with a second offence of Careless Contact with an Umpire during the third quarter of the Round Two match between the Sydney Swans and Essendon, played at the SCG on Sunday June 14.

In summary, he can accept a $750 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 $1250 sanction as a second offence. The player can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.