Joe Daniher is free to play against Richmond this Saturday night, but has been offered a fine after an incident with Sam Mitchell.

The Match Review Panel's finding is detailed below:

Joe Daniher, Essendon, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Sam Mitchell, West Coast, during the first quarter of the Round Nine match between Essendon and West Coast, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday May 21, 2017.

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

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the West Coast Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was 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.