On Monday, the Match Review Panel made a number of rulings on players’ conduct from Round 14. While some charges were dismissed, other players weren’t so lucky.
Zac Dawson – charged with Level One striking on Cat Matthew Stokes. The penalty set by the MRP was 80 demerit points and a reprimand. With an early plea, Dawson could receive 60 demerit points and a reprimand. This leaves him free to play against St Kilda on Sunday.
Joel Corey – charged with Level One tripping of Docker Danyle Pearce. The penalty set by the MRP was 80 demerit points and a reprimand. With an early plea, Dawson could receive 60 demerit points and a reprimand. This leaves him free to play against Hawthorn on Saturday.
Lindsay Thomas – charged with Level Three misconduct for head butting Giant Jacob Townsend. The penalty set by the MRP was 250 demerit points and a two match ban. Thomas is ineligible for a reduction in his penalty due to his previous record.
He will be absent when the Kangaroos meet Richmond on Saturday and the Brisbane Lions in Round 16.
Paddy Ryder – late bump on Eagle Patrick McGinnity. The MRP ruled the initial rough conduct charge as inconclusive. The charge was dismissed. Essendon takes on Port Adelaide on Sunday.
Ben McGlynn – rough tackle on Blue Kade Simpson. The MRP ruled the tackle was not forceful enough to warrant a penalty. The charge was dismissed.
Kieren Jack – high contact with his arm on Blue Andrew Walker. The MRP ruled the force of the high contact didn’t warrant a penalty. The charge was dismissed. Sydney clashes with the Melbourne on Sunday.
Source: AFL, ‘Match Review Panel full statement: round 14’, http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-01/match-review-panel-full-statement-round-14- , Accessed 2nd July 2013
