AFL Statement

The AFL advises the Match Review of Saturday's games during Round Three of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season has been completed. Five charges were laid and there were no incidents that required an explanation.

Charges laid:
Harry Himmelberg, GWS GIANTS, has been charged with Striking Sam Collins, Gold Coast SUNS, during the fourth quarter of the Round Three match between the GWS GIANTS and Gold Coast SUNS, played at GIANTS Stadium on Saturday, April 2, 2022.
 
In summary, the player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, Low Impact, 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.

Tom Atkins, Geelong Cats, has been charged with Wrestling Jack Ginnivan, Collingwood, during the third quarter of the Round Three match between the Geelong Cats and Collingwood, played at MCG on Saturday, April 2, 2022.
 
In summary, the player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for Wrestling is a $1500 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.

Jordan De Goey, Collingwood, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Patrick Dangerfield, Geelong Cats, during the fourth quarter of the Round Three match between the Geelong Cats and Collingwood, played at MCG on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

In summary, the player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Medium Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

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Jarrod Berry, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with Striking Nick Larkey, North Melbourne, during the second quarter of the Round Three match between the Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne played at the Gabba on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

In summary, the player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, Low Impact, 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.

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Oscar McInerney, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with Striking Tristan Xerri, North Melbourne, during the third quarter of the Round Three match between the Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne played at the Gabba on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

In summary, the player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, Low Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.