Four Essendon players have been charged for engaging in a melee at quarter-time of the Round 16 match between the Bombers and Tigers, after the AFL’s Match Review Panel today assessed the weekend’s matches.

Jake Melksham, Leroy Jetta and Ben Howlett have all been charged with a first offence and can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

Paddy Ryder has been charged with a second offence for his involvement in the melee, and can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.

Charges Laid:

Nic Naitanui, West Coast: has been charged with a Level One bumping or making forceful contact from front-on offence against Taylor Hunt, Geelong Cats, during the second quarter of the Round 16 match between West Coast and the Geelong Cats, played at Patersons Stadium on Friday July 8, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record with an early plea

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Geelong Cats, 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 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.

Brad Ottens, Geelong Cats: has been charged with a Level Four striking offence against Mark Nicoski, West Coast, during the fourth quarter of the Round 16 match between the Geelong Cats and West Coast, played at Patersons Stadium on Friday July 8, 2011.

In summary, due to a five-year good record, he can reduce his sanction from three matches to one match, with an early plea.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from West Coast, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of seven activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Four offence, drawing 325 demerit points and a three-match sanction. A five-year good record reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 243.75 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 182.81 points and a one-match sanction.

Tyrone Vickey, Richmond: has been charged with a first offence for being the instigator of a melee at quarter-time of the Round 16 match between Richmond and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday July 9, 2011.

In summary, he can accept an $1800 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being the instigator of a melee is a $2400 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to an $1800 sanction.

Tyrone Vickey, Richmond: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee at quarter-time of the Round 16 match between Richmond and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday July 9, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Shaun Grigg, Richmond: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee at quarter-time of the Round 16 match between Richmond and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday July 9, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Shane Edwards, Richmond: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the fourth quarter of the Round 16 match between Richmond and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday July 9, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Dustin Martin, Richmond: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the fourth quarter of the Round 16 match between Essendon and Richmond, played at the MCG on Saturday July 9, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Nick Dal Santo, St Kilda: has been charged with a second offence for engaging in a melee (first melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between St Kilda and Port Adelaide, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.

Stephen Milne, St Kilda: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee (first melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between St Kilda and Port Adelaide, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Travis Boak, Port Adelaide: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee (first melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between Port Adelaide and St Kilda, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Robbie Gray, Port Adelaide: has been charged with a second offence for engaging in a melee (first melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between Port Adelaide and St Kilda, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.

David Rodan, Port Adelaide: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee (first melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between Port Adelaide and St Kilda, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Matthew Lobbe, Port Adelaide: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee (second melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between Port Adelaide and St Kilda, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Tom Logan, Port Adelaide: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee (second melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between Port Adelaide and St Kilda, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Hamish Hartlett, Port Adelaide: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee (second melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between Port Adelaide and St Kilda, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Jay Schulz, Port Adelaide: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee (second melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between Port Adelaide and St Kilda, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Chad Cornes, Port Adelaide: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee (second melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between Port Adelaide and St Kilda, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Stephen Milne, St Kilda:has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee (second melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between ST Kilda and Port Adelaide, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.

Sam Fisher, St Kilda:has been charged with a second offence for engaging in a melee (second melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between ST Kilda and Port Adelaide, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.

Nick Dal Santo, St Kilda:has been charged with a second offence for engaging in a melee (second melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between ST Kilda and Port Adelaide, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.

Jack Steven, St Kilda: has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee (second melee of the quarter) during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between ST Kilda and Port Adelaide, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday July 10, 2011.

In summary, he can accept a $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $1200 sanction.