THE AFL advises that the Match Review of the Round 13 Thursday game has been completed. One charge was laid and there were no incidents that required a detailed explanation.
Charge laid:
Nick Vlastuin, Richmond, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Todd Marshall, Port Adelaide, during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between Richmond and Port Adelaide played at the MCG on Thursday, June 9 2022.
In summary, the player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Low Impact, 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.
Round 13 Saturday games have been completed. One charge was laid and one incident required a detailed explanation.
Charge laid:
Blake Acres, Fremantle, has been charged with Rough Conduct against Changkuoth Jiath, Hawthorn, during the third quarter of the Round 13 match between Fremantle and Hawthorn played at Optus Stadium on Saturday, June 11.
In summary, the player can accept a $2000 sanction as a first offence.
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.
Incident explained:
The incident involving the Brisbane Lions’ Charlie Cameron and St Kilda’s Daniel McKenzie from the third quarter of Saturday night’s match was assessed. The ball is kicked to a leading Cameron in the Brisbane Lions’ forward 50. McKenzie approaches the marking contest from the opposite direction and contact is made. It is the view of the MRO that Cameron’s actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.
THE AFL advises that the Match Review of the Round 13 Sunday game has been completed.
Jason Horne-Francis has been suspended for two games for striking Josh Kelly in the third quarter.
The Match Review Officer graded the incident as medium impact, intentional conduct and high contact, which results in a two-game ban.
The suspension rules last year’s No.1 draft pick out of contention for the NAB AFL Rising Star award.
Lachie Young has been offered a one-match ban for rough conduct on Matt de Boer.
Jake Stein has been offered a $2000 sanction for rough conduct against Luke Davies-Uniacke.
Harry Himmelberg was fined $1500 for striking Nick Larkey.
#Monday game to be updated if any incidents arise.
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