AFL Football Operations Manager Adrian Anderson today announced the AFL had imposed a $5000 financial sanction on the Essendon Football Club after an approach to the umpires by captain Matthew Lloyd during the quarter-time break of the Round Seven match against Port Adelaide at Telstra Dome.
Under AFL Regulation 16.3, players are not permitted to approach the umpires at any quarter break, or when the umpires are entering or leaving the ground.
