The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the matches played in Round 13 of the 2016 Toyota AFL premiership season. 

Mark Jamar, Essendon, has been charged with abusive language towards an umpire during the first quarter of the Round 13 match between Essendon and the GWS Giants, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday June 19, 2016.

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

A first offence for abusive language is a $2500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1500 sanction