Charges Laid:
Adam McPhee, Essendon, has been charged with a Level Three offence for striking Scott Thornton, Fremantle, during the first quarter of the Round Two match between Essendon and Fremantle, played at Docklands on Sunday April 5, 2009.
In summary, his previous poor record and his existing carry-over points from within the last 12 months means that his two-game sanction must remain at two games, even with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), medium impact (two points) and body contact (one point). 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 a total of two matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 20 per cent to 270 points. He also has 37.50 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 307.50 points and a three-game sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 230.63 points and a two-game sanction.
Angus Monfries, Essendon, has been charged with a first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire (Michael Avon) during the first quarter of the Round Two match between Essendon and Fremantle, played at Docklands on Sunday April 5, 2009.
In summary, he can accept a $1950 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $2600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a $1950 sanction.
In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record with an early plea.
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 sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.
Luke Power, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with a first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire (Ray Chamberlain) during the first quarter of the Round Two match between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton, played at Docklands on Saturday April 4, 2009.
In summary, he can accept a $1950 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $2600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a $1950 sanction.
Brett Kirk, Sydney Swans, has been charged with recklessly making contact with an umpire (Mathew James) during the second quarter of the Round Two match between the Sydney Swans and Hawthorn, played at ANZ Stadium on Saturday April 4, 2009.
The matter has been directly referred to the Tribunal for its determination and the player cannot accept an early plea offer.
In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record with an early plea.
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 80 demerit points and a reprimand. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record.
Jason Akermanis, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with a Level One offence for bumping or making forceful contact from front-on against Scott Thompson, North Melbourne, during the fourth quarter of the Round Two match between the Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday April 5, 2009.
In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record with an early plea.
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 sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.
Daniel Motlop, Port Adelaide, has been charged with a Level Two offence for striking Adam Hunter, West Coast, during the third quarter of the Round Two match between Port Adelaide and West Coast, played at Subiaco on Sunday April 5, 2009.
In summary, his carry-over points from within the last 12 months means that his one-game sanction must remain at one game, even with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. He has 93.75 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 218.75 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 164.06 points and a one-match sanction.
OtherIncidents Assessed:
The match day report laid against Collingwood’s Heath Shaw for engaging in rough conduct against Melbourne’s Jared Rivers from Saturday’s match was assessed. Shaw ran in to the play with his eyes on the ball at all times to contest a marking situation. The Collingwood player left the ground and, at the last moment before inevitable contact occurred, he realised he was out of the contest and turned to protect himself and lessen the impact. It was the view of the panel the player was not doing anything other than seeking to contest the ball. No further action was taken.
The match day report laid against the Brisbane Lions’ Jonathon Brown for engaging in rough contact against Carlton’s Marc Murphy from Saturday’s match was assessed. It was the view of the panel that Brown did not drive his knee into Murphy. The action was a push into Murphy’s legs with minimal force. Given the level of force, no further action was required.
Contact between St Kilda’s Michael Gardiner and Adelaide’s Ivan Maric from the third quarter of Friday’s game was assessed. It was the view of the panel that there was no evidence to support a striking charge. No further action was taken.
Contact between Collingwood’s John Anthony and Melbourne’s Jared Rivers from the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game was assessed. Anthony’s left arm wrapped around the Melbourne player and he then pushed him slightly with his right hand. The momentum of both players saw Rivers fall forward and make contact with the fence. Given the negligible impact between the players and between Rivers and the fence, it was determined that no further action was required.
Contact between Carlton’s Chris Johnson and the Brisbane Lions’ Troy Selwood from the third quarter of Saturday’s game was assessed. It was the view of the panel that both players were converging on the ball, when the ball bounced towards Selwood, who extended his left arm to gather it. At this time, Johnson braced for inevitable contact that would occur. Johnson did not have a realistic alternative way to contest the ball, as the ball was not gathered by the Brisbane player until immediately before contact was made. The Carlton player did not leave the ground to make contact, he did not run past the ball to make contact and his elbow was tucked in at all times for the contact he made. Given this and the fact he did not have a realistic alternative, it was considered by the panel that the high contact was accidental and no further action was required.
Contact between Port Adelaide’s Troy Chaplin and West Coast’s Shannon Hurn from the third quarter of Sunday’s game was assessed. The video evidence available was inconclusive. No further action was taken.
Contact between West Coast’s Daniel Kerr and Port Adelaide’s Kane Cornes from the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game was assessed. It was the view of the panel that Kerr’s action was an attempt to gain possession of the ball and he had no other alternative way to contest the play. The free kick that was paid was the appropriate penalty and no further action was taken.
