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AFL Tribunal Match Review Panel DecisionsIn 2005, the AFL made a number of significant changes to its reporting and Tribunal process. For season 2006, the AFL has introduced a number of adjustments to the Tribunal system. For a detailed run down on the 2005 AFL Tribunal Reforms, click on the the PDF's to the right, titled AFL Tribunal Reforms 2005 and 2006 AFL Tribunal Changes.
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Round 21 Update: The AFL wishes to advise Tribunal will not sit tonight after all players chose to accept the sanctions offered by the Match Review Panel from the weekend's round of matches. Sanctions Accepted: Chris Judd, West Coast, has accepted a $2400 sanction for making negligent contact with umpire Shane McInerney during the first quarter of the Round 21 match between West Coast and St Kilda, played at Telstra Dome on Friday August 24, 2007. Anthony Rocca, Collingwood, has accepted a reprimand and 90.75 points towards his future record for striking Adam Goodes, Sydney, during the third quarter of the Round 21 match between Collingwood and Sydney, played at the MCG on Saturday August 25, 2007. Amon Buchanan, Sydney, has accepted a one-game sanction for engaging in rough conduct against Marty Clarke, Collingwood, during the fourth quarter of the Round 21 match between Sydney and Collingwood, played at the MCG on Saturday August 25, 2007. Josh Carr, Fremantle, has accepted a one-game sanction for bumping or making forceful contact from front-on against Chris Johnson, Melbourne, during the first quarter of the Round 21 match between Fremantle and Melbourne, played at Subiaco on Saturday August 25, 2007. Brock McLean, Melbourne, has accepted a $900 sanction for wrestling Byron Schammer, Fremantle, during the third quarter of the Round 21 match between Melbourne and Fremantle, played at Subiaco on Saturday August 25, 2007. Byron Schammer, Fremantle, has accepted an $1800 sanction for wrestling Brock McLean, Melbourne, during the third quarter of the Round 21 match between Fremantle and Melbourne, played at Subiaco on Saturday August 25, 2007. Brad Miller, Melbourne, has accepted a $3000 sanction for wrestling Dean Solomon, Fremantle, during the third quarter of the Round 21 match between Melbourne and Fremantle, played at Subiaco on Saturday August 25, 2007. Dean Solomon, Fremantle, has accepted a $900 sanction for wrestling Brad Miller, Melbourne, during the third quarter of the Round 21 match between Fremantle and Melbourne, played at Subiaco on Saturday August 25, 2007. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Round 19 Update: The following players were reported from the weekend's matches: Ben Johnson, Collingwood, reported by umpire Troy Pannell for striking Daniel Jackson, Richmond, during the second quarter of the Round 19 match between Collingwood and Richmond, played at the MCG on Friday August 10, 2007. Ben Johnson, Collingwood, reported by umpire Troy Pannell for wrestling Daniel Jackson, Richmond, during the second quarter of the Round 19 match between Collingwood and Richmond, played at the MCG on Friday August 10, 2007. Daniel Jackson, Richmond, reported by umpire Troy Pannell for wrestling Ben Johnson, Collingwood, during the second quarter of the Round 19 match between Richmond and Collingwood, played at the MCG on Friday August 10, 2007. Daniel Motlop, Port Adelaide, reported by umpire Ray Chamberlain for striking Bret Thornton, Carlton, during the fourth quarter of the Round 19 match between Port Adelaide and Carlton, played at AAMI Stadium on Saturday August 11, 2007. Quinten Lynch, West Coast, reported by umpire Michael Vozzo for charging Jesse Smith, the Kangaroos, during the second quarter of the Round 19 match between West Coast and the Kangaroos, played at Telstra Dome on Sunday August 12, 2007. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charges Laid: Matthew Boyd, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with making contact with umpire Chris Donlan during the second quarter of the Round 18 match between the Western Bulldogs and St Kilda, played at Telstra Dome on Friday August 3, 2007. In summary, he can accept a $2400 sanction with an early plea. A first offence for making contact with an umpire is a $3200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2400 sanction. Lenny Hayes, St Kilda, has been charged with tripping Jason Akermanis, Western Bulldogs, during the third quarter of the Round 18 match between St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs, played at Telstra Dome on Friday August 3, 2007. In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 66 points towards his future record with an early plea. The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of three activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level One offence, drawing 80 demerit points and a reprimand. He has a total of one match suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 88 points. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 66 points towards his future record. Jordan Lewis, Hawthorn, has been charged with attempting to strike Nathan Lovett-Murray, Essendon, during the first quarter of the Round 18 match between Hawthorn and Essendon, played at the MCG on Sunday August 5, 2007. In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record with an early plea. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 80 demerit points and a reprimand. He has no applicable good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record. Beau Waters, West Coast, has been charged with engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 18 match between West Coast and Fremantle, played at Subiaco on Sunday August 5, 2007. In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea. A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $2000 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1500 sanction. Matt Priddis, West Coast, has been charged with engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 18 match between West Coast and Fremantle, played at Subiaco on Sunday August 5, 2007. In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea. A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $2000 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1500 sanction. Ben Cousins, West Coast, has been charged with engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 18 match between West Coast and Fremantle, played at Subiaco on Sunday August 5, 2007. In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea. A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $2000 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1500 sanction. Matthew Carr, Fremantle, has been charged with engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 18 match between Fremantle and West Coast, played at Subiaco on Sunday August 5, 2007. In summary, he can accept a $3300 sanction with an early plea. A third offence for engaging in a melee is a $4400 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $3300 sanction. Matthew Pavlich, Fremantle, has been charged with engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 18 match between Fremantle and West Coast, played at Subiaco on Sunday August 5, 2007. In summary, he can accept a $2400 sanction with an early plea. A second offence for engaging in a melee is a $3200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2400 sanction. Josh Carr, Fremantle, has been charged with engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 18 match between Fremantle and West Coast, played at Subiaco on Sunday August 5, 2007. In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea. A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $2000 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1500 sanction. Paul Hasleby, Fremantle, has been charged with engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 18 match between Fremantle and West Coast, played at Subiaco on Sunday August 5, 2007. In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea. A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $2000 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1500 sanction. Heath Black, Fremantle, has been charged with engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 18 match between Fremantle and West Coast, played at Subiaco on Sunday August 5, 2007. In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea. A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $2000 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1500 sanction. Other Incidents Assessed: Contact between the Western Bulldogs' Chris Grant and St Kilda's Nick Dal Santo from the fourth quarter of Friday's game was reviewed. It was the view of the panel that Grant bumped Dal Santo and while a small amount of contact was high, the majority of contact was to the body. It was the panel's view: Round 17 update: The AFL wishes to advise the Tribunal will not sit tonight after all players chose to accept the sanctions offered by the Match Review Panel from the weekend's round of matches. Sanctions Accepted: Kane Johnson, Richmond, has accepted a $2400 sanction for making contact with umpire Ray Chamberlain during the first quarter of the Round 17 match between Richmond and Sydney, played at the SCG on Saturday July 28, 2007. Toby Thurstans, Port Adelaide, has accepted a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record for striking James McDonald, Melbourne, during the third quarter of the Round 17 match between Port Adelaide and Melbourne, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 29, 2007. Other Incidents Assessed: The match day report laid against Hawthorn's Jordan Lewis was assessed. Lewis was reported for striking the Kangaroos' Daniel Harris during Sunday's game at Aurora Stadium. After viewing the behind the goals footage, it was the view of the panel that Lewis' action was a push with an open hand to the upper chest and neck region, not a strike. No further action was taken. 1. It was the view of the Panel that Jones did not have a realistic alternative to contest the ball, in that he was watching the ball with his hands down in an attempt to gather it. Round 16 update: The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has assessed the following incidents from the weekend's round of matches. Charges Laid: Adam Cooney, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with striking Cameron Ling, Geelong, during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between the Western Bulldogs and Geelong, played at Telstra Dome on Friday July 20, 2007. In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record with an early plea. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-game sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record. Justin Koschitzke, St Kilda, has been charged with striking Robert Campbell, Hawthorn, during the second quarter of the Round 16 match between St Kilda and Hawthorn, played at Telstra Dome on Saturday July 21, 2007. In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea. The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-game sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-game sanction. Nigel Lappin, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with making negligent contact with umpire Gary Fila during the second quarter of the Round 16 match between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton, played at the Gabba on Sunday July 22, 2007. In summary, he can accept a $2400 sanction with an early plea. A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $3200 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a $2400 sanction. Other Incidents Assessed: The match day report laid against Melbourne's Simon Godfrey was assessed. Godfrey was reported for front-on contact against the Kangaroos' Scott McMahon during Sunday's game at Telstra Dome. It was the view of the panel that Godfrey had made forceful contact with McMahon. However, it was deemed not to be a reportable offence as the contact was caused by circumstances outside the control of the player which could not be reasonably foreseen. This is one of the two scenarios when a forceful front-on bump to a player with his head down over the ball is not reportable. Please refer to page four of the 2007 AFL Tribunal booklet for these scenarios in full. The reasons of the Match Review Panel were that: 1. Godfrey is coming to the contest behind Brent Harvey, who he is pursuing, and Harvey blocked the Melbourne player's view of McMahon, as the Kangaroo player bent to contest the ball. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Round 15 Update: The AFL wishes to advise Tribunal will not sit tonight after all players chose to accept the sanctions offered by the Match Review Panel from the weekend's round of matches. Sanctions Accepted: Aaron Davey, Melbourne, has accepted a two-game sanction for striking Troy Selwood, Brisbane Lions, during the first quarter of the Round 15 match between Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions, played at the Gabba on Saturday July 14, 2007. Simon Black, Brisbane Lions, has accepted a reprimand and 78 points towards his future record for striking Simon Godfrey, Melbourne, during the second quarter of the Round 15 match between the Brisbane Lions and Melbourne, played at the Gabba on Saturday July 14, 2007. Ryan Murphy, Fremantle, has accepted a one-game sanction for engaging in rough conduct against Corey Jones, the Kangaroos, during the third quarter of the Round 15 match between Fremantle and the Kangaroos, played at Subiaco on Sunday July 15, 2007. Other Incidents Assessed: Round 14 Update: The AFL wishes to advise the Tribunal will sit tonight at 5pm, Tuesday July 10, after Essendon's Mark McVeigh chose to contest the charge laid against him by the Match Review Panel from the weekend's round of matches. Please also find detailed below those charges accepted from the weekend's review of matches. AFL Tribunal, 5pm, Tuesday July 10: Mark McVeigh, Essendon, has been charged with striking Gary Ablett, Geelong, during the third quarter of the Round 14 match between Essendon and Geelong, played at Telstra Dome on Friday July 6, 2007. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing poor record of one match suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 247.50 points and a two-match sanction. Sanctions Accepted: Dustin Fletcher, Essendon, has accepted a one-game sanction for striking Kane Tenace, Geelong during the second quarter of the Round 14 match between Essendon and Geelong, played at Telstra Dome on Friday July 6, 2007. Daniel Kerr, West Coast, has accepted a one-game sanction for with striking Will Hamill, Brisbane Lions, during the third quarter of the Round 14 match between West Coast and the Brisbane Lions, played at Subiaco on Saturday July 7, 2007. Other Incidents Assessed: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Round 13 Update: The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has assessed the following incidents from the weekend's round of matches. Tribunal, 5pm, Tuesday July 3 : Tom Harley, Geelong, has been charged with making negligent contact with umpire Ray Chamberlain during the third quarter of the Round 13 match between Geelong and Sydney, played at Skilled Stadium on Saturday June 30, 2007. A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $3200 sanction. Andrew Welsh, Essendon, has been charged with bumping or making forceful contact from front-on against Brad Green, Melbourne, during the third quarter of the Round Thirteen match between Essendon and Melbourne, played at Telstra Dome on Friday June 29, 2007. The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of four activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level One offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has a five-year good record, which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 93.75 points and a reprimand. Matthew Lloyd, Essendon, has been charged with charging Nathan Carroll, Melbourne, at the three-quarter time siren of the Round 13 match between Essendon and Melbourne, played at Telstra Dome on Friday June 29, 2007. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has a five-year good record, which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction. Sanctions Accepted: Kayne Pettifer, Richmond, has accepted a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record for striking Leigh Fisher, St Kilda, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match between Richmond and St Kilda, played at Telstra Dome on Saturday June 30. 2007. Shaun Burgoyne, Port Adelaide, has accepted a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record for bumping or making forceful contact from front-on against Troy Selwood, Brisbane Lions, during the third quarter of the Round Thirteen match between Port Adelaide and the Brisbane Lions, played at the Gabba on Saturday June 30, 2007. Other Incidents Assessed: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Round 12 Update: Charges Laid: Anthony Rocca, Collingwood, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Sean Dempster, Sydney, during the third quarter of the Round Twelve match between Collingwood and Sydney, played at Telstra Stadium on Saturday June 23, 2007. In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea. The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no applicable good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction. Other Incidents Assessed: The panel assessed the match day report laid against St Kilda's Jason Blake, who was reported for striking West Coast's Daniel Chick during Sunday's game at Subiaco. It was the view of the panel that Chick shepherded Blake. As the West Coast player completed his shepherd, Blake raised his arm and made slight contact to the back of Chick's head. Blake's action was not seen as a striking motion, but an effort to get around the West Coast player. No further action was required.
Round 12 Update: Nathan Eagleton, Western Bulldogs, has been charged for striking Chris Tarrant, Fremantle, in the third quarter of the round 12 match between the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle at TIO Stadium on Saturday June 16, 2007. In summary, his sanction must remain at two matches due to his existing carry over points in the last 12 months. The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing a total of 225 demerit points and a two match sanction. He has 45 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing his penalty to 270 points. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 202.50 points and a two match sanction. Sanctions Accepted: Michael Wilson , Port Adelaide, has accepted a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record for striking Henry Slattery, Essendon, during the third quarter of the round 12 match between Port Adelaide and Essendon at AAMI Stadium on Sunday June 17, 2007. David Hille, Essendon, has accepted a one match sanction for engaging in rough conduct against Chad Cornes, Port Adelaide, in the third quarter of the round 12 match between Port Adelaide and Essendon at AAMI Stadium on Sunday June 17, 2007. Other Incidents Assessed Contact between Fremantle’s Chris Tarrant and the Western Bulldogs’ Nathan Eagleton during the third quarter of Saturday’s match was reviewed. It was the view of the panel that Tarrant’s action, although considered a striking motion was deemed to be of minimal impact and below the level required to constitute a reportable offence. As such, no further action was required. Contact between Hawthorn’s Sam Mitchell and Carlton’s Andrew Carrazzo during the second quarter of Friday night’s match was assessed. It was the view of the panel that Mitchell kept his eyes on the ball and tried to kick it off the ground as contact was made to Carrazzo’s head. The action was not a bump and contact to Carrazzo was deemed accidental and therefore not reportable. No further action was taken. Contact between Jordan McMahon, Western Bulldogs’ and Fremantle’s Matthew Carr during the second quarter of Saturday night’s match was reviewed. It was the view of the panel that McMahon did not sling or drive Carr into the ground. Although it was unfortunate Carr’s head hit he ground the action was deemed to be a fair tackle and no further action required. Contact between the Kangaroos’ Corey Jones and Adelaide’s Nathan Bassett during the fourth quarter of Saturday night’s match was assessed. Jones initiated the tackle on Bassett inside the boundary line. It was the view of the panel that Jones did not sling Bassett in the tackle and although the tackle resulted in Bassett making contact with the fence, the action was not deemed unreasonable in the circumstance and did not constitute a reportable offence. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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