The AFL advises the Match Review of the Sunday matches of Round 11 has been completed. One charge was laid.
Charge Laid:
Luke Shuey, West Coast Eagles, has been charged with Tripping Ed Curnow, Carlton, during the fourth quarter of the Round 11 match between the West Coast Eagles and Carlton, played at Optus Stadium on Sunday August 9.
In summary he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
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Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, Low Impact and Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
AFL Tribunal Written Submissions - August 10 and 11
The AFL also advises Collingwood's Callum Brown, St Kilda's Nick Coffield and Brisbane Lions' Matt Eagles have elected to challenge their charges through a written submission to the Tribunal. All other players accepted their sanctions from the Match Review of Round 10 of the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
AFL Tribunal, Monday August 10 (Financial Sanctions):
Callum Brown, Collingwood, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Jordan Dawson, Sydney Swans, during the third quarter of the Round 10 match between Collingwood and the Sydney Swans, played at the Gabba on Thursday August 6.
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.
Nick Coffield, St Kilda, has been charged with Striking Ben Ainsworth, Gold Coast SUNS, during the third quarter of the Round 10 match between the Gold Coast SUNS and St Kilda, played at Metricon Stadium on Thursday August 6.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with Low Impact and Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
AFL Tribunal, Tuesday August 11 (Financial Sanctions):
Matt Eagles, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with Kicking Marcus Bontempelli, Western Bulldogs, during the third quarter of the Round 11 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs, played at the Gabba on Saturday August 8.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with Low Impact and Groin Contact. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Please note: As previously communicated, Tribunal proceedings have been simplified for challenges to financial sanctions, where at the election of the charged player a single legally trained jury member may decide the matter on the basis of written submissions only. The charged player will not be required to attend a Tribunal hearing. The AFL will communicate the outcome on behalf of the Tribunal.
Sanctions accepted:
Sam Mayes, Port Adelaide, has accepted a one-match sanction for Rough Conduct (High Bump) against Josh Dunkley, Western Bulldogs, during the first quarter of the Round 10 match between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs, played at Adelaide Oval on Monday August 3.
Cody Weightman, Western Bulldogs, has accepted a $500 sanction for a first offence of Careless Contact with an Umpire during the second quarter of the Round 10 match between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs, played at Adelaide Oval on Monday August 3.
Tom Lynch, Richmond, has accepted a $500 sanction for Misconduct against Alex Witherden, Brisbane Lions, during the first quarter of the Round 10 match between Richmond and the Brisbane Lions, played at Metricon Stadium on Tuesday August 4.
Harris Andrews, Brisbane Lions, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Tom Lynch, Richmond, during the third quarter of the Round 10 match between Richmond and the Brisbane Lions, played at Metricon Stadium on Tuesday August 4.
Cameron Guthrie, Geelong Cats, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Lachlan Hosie, North Melbourne, during the fourth quarter of the Round 10 match between the Geelong Cats and North Melbourne, played at the Gabba on Wednesday August 5.
Tom Sparrow, Melbourne, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Engaging in Rough Conduct against Luke Brown, Adelaide Crows, during the first quarter of the Round 10 match between the Adelaide Crows and Melbourne, played at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday August 5.
Harley Bennell, Melbourne, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Engaging in Rough Conduct against Lachlan Murphy, Adelaide Crows, during the second quarter of the Round 10 match between the Adelaide Crows and Melbourne, played at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday August 5.
Taylor Walker, Adelaide Crows, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Striking Max Gawn, Melbourne, during the third quarter of the Round 10 match between the Adelaide Crows and Melbourne, played at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday August 5.
Lachlan Murphy, Adelaide Crows, has accepted a one-match sanction for Engaging in Rough Conduct against Jack Viney, Melbourne, during the third quarter of the Round 10 match between the Adelaide Crows and Melbourne, played at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday August 5.
Jay Lockhart, Melbourne, has accepted a $750 sanction for Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Ben Crocker, Adelaide Crows, during the fourth quarter of the Round 10 match between the Adelaide Crows and Melbourne, played at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday August 5.
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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. The amounts listed above are the amended financial sanctions payable.
