Essendon midfielder Adam Cooney has been charged following an incident in the match against GWS.

Here is the Match Review Panel's statement;

Adam Cooney, Essendon, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Stephen Coniglio, GWS Giants, during the fourth quarter of the Round 19 match between Essendon and the GWS Giants, played at Spotless Stadium on Sunday August 9, 2015.

In summary, he has been referred directly to the Tribunal for its determination of the incident, and he cannot accept an early plea.