Friday

Charge laid:
Zac Guthrie, Geelong Cats has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Daniel Rioli, Richmond, during the fourth quarter of the Round Eight match between Richmond and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Friday May 7.

In summary, he 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.

Incident assessed:
Contact between Geelong Cats’ Joel Selwood and Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell from the third quarter of Friday night’s match between Richmond and the Geelong Cats was assessed. Selwood approaches the loose ball after it is handballed behind Richmond’s Mansell. As Mansell attempts to retreat for the ball, he is held by Geelong player Shaun Higgins in an attempt to allow his teammate Selwood to contest the ball. As Selwood approaches the ball, he turns side-on and lowers his body to take possession as Mansell reaches for the ball when high contact is made. It was determined by the Match Review Officer that Selwood was contesting the ball and his actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.

Saturday

Charges laid:
Touk Miller, Gold Coast SUNS, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Nick Coffield, St Kilda, during the second quarter of the Round Eight match between the Gold Coast SUNS and St Kilda, played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday May 8, 2021.

In summary, he 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. The player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

Tim Membrey, St Kilda, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Round Eight match between the Gold Coast SUNS and St Kilda, played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday May 8, 2021.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

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

Max King, St Kilda, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Round Eight match between the Gold Coast SUNS and St Kilda, played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday May 8, 2021.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

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

Dan Butler, St Kilda, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Round Eight match between the Gold Coast SUNS and St Kilda, played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday May 8, 2021.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

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

Sam Collins, Gold Coast SUNS, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Round Eight match between the Gold Coast SUNS and St Kilda, played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday May 8, 2021.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

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

Oleg Markov, Gold Coast SUNS, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Round Eight match between the Gold Coast SUNS and St Kilda, played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday May 8, 2021.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

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

Jeremy Finlayson, GWS GIANTS, has been charged with Striking Zach Merrett, Essendon, during the first quarter of the Round Eight match between the GWS GIANTS and Essendon, played at GIANTS Stadium on Saturday May 8, 2021.

In summary, he 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.

Steven May, Melbourne, has been charged with Striking Lance Franklin, Sydney Swans, during the first quarter of the Round Eight match between Melbourne and the Sydney Swans, played at the MCG on Saturday May 8, 2021.

In summary, he 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.

Hayden McLean, Sydney Swans, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Harrison Petty, Melbourne, during the third quarter of the Round Eight match between Melbourne and the Sydney Swans, played at the MCG on Saturday May 8, 2021.

In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction). The incident was classified as a $2500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.

Scott Lycett, Port Adelaide, has been charged with Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Ned McHenry, Adelaide Crows, during the first quarter of the Round Eight match between Port Adelaide and the Adelaide Crows, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday May 8, 2021.

In summary, he has been referred directly to the Tribunal and cannot accept an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Severe Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a direct referral to the Tribunal and the player cannot accept an early plea.

Sunday

Charge laid:
Harry McKay, Carlton, has been charged with Striking Bailey Dale, Western Bulldogs, during the third quarter of the Round Eight match between the Western Bulldogs and Carlton, played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday May 9, 2021.

In summary, he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Low Impact, Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $3000. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.