MRP: JLT Round 2

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Nathan Krakouer, Port Adelaide, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Sean Dempster, St Kilda, during the third quarter of the Week Two JLT Community Series match between Port Adelaide and St Kilda, played at Etihad Stadium on Thursday February 23, 2017.

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

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the St Kilda Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with medium impact to the head. The incident was classified as a two-match sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a one-match sanction.

Jesse Hogan, Melbourne, has been charged with making contact with umpire Ben Ryan at the start of the second quarter of the Week Two JLT Community Series match between Melbourne and Carlton, played at Casey Fields on Saturday February 25, 2017.

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

A first offence for making contact with an umpire is classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.

Ben Cunnington, North Melbourne, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Taylor Duryea, Hawthorn, during the second quarter of the Week Two JLT Community Series match between North Melbourne and Hawthorn, played at Arden Street on Sunday February 26, 2017.

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

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Hawthorn Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with medium impact to the head. The incident was classified as a two-match sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a one-match sanction.

 

[Pykie]

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[Simon_Nesbit]

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The more I see it, the more frustrated I get with ANY charge being laid.

 

[Pykie]

The more I see it, the more frustrated I get with ANY charge being laid.

Cant believe they've taken the week.

 

[KissKiss]

That's a terrible decision. Its clearly an accident and North should have absolutely challenged that

 

[HairyO]

That's a terrible decision. Its clearly an accident and North should have absolutely challenged that

AFL doesnt care about accidental contact. Thats why they have the "Careless" rating. The only question they ask is "Could he have readily avoided it" and the answer is 'Yes'.

Im pretty sure had they gone to the Tribunal he would have copped 2 weeks. Even though a $1,000 fine and a 'be more careful next time' would have been appropriate.

 

[KissKiss]

While I understand thats the AFL's interpretation I really dislike it. It bases too much much on the outcome and not the intent of the action

 

[HairyO]

While I understand thats the AFL's interpretation I really dislike it. It bases too much much on the outcome and not the intent of the action

I guess they dont want a game where players carelessly or recklessly smash in to other players and expect them to have even the smallest duty of care over what they choose to do on the field.

 

[KissKiss]

I guess they dont want a game where players carelessly or recklessly smash in to other players and expect them to have even the smallest duty of care over what they choose to do on the field.

Except he hasnt been that careless/reckless here. He kept his feet like they wanted him to and went to stop at the ball to collect it. Its just an accident that Duryea lurched towards him at the same time. Its a contact sport and accidents happen, like this one here