AFL Statement

The AFL advises the Match Review of last night’s Round Four match between the GWS GIANTS and Collingwood has been completed. One charge was laid.

Charge Laid:
Steele Sidebottom, Collingwood, has been charged with Tripping (Fixed Financial Sanction) Matt de Boer, GWS GIANTS, during the first quarter of the Round Four match between the GWS GIANTS and Collingwood, played at GIANTS Stadium on Friday June 26.
 
In summary he can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Tripping (Fixed Financial Sanction). The incident was classified as a $750 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $500 sanction with an early plea.

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Financial Sanctions for 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season:
Please note, all financial sanctions payable under any existing code, rules or policy (including Tribunal fines, Code of Conduct, AFL Rules and AFL Regulations) will be reduced by 50 per cent for the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.