Essendon speedster Courtenay Dempsey has accepted a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record for striking Hayden Ballantyne during the first quarter of Sunday's clash with Fremantle.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). 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 had no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduced the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.
The AFL wishes to advise the Tribunal will not sit tonight, Tuesday April 6, after all players chose to accept the sanctions laid against them by the Match Review Panel from the weekend’s review of matches. Please note, the Hawthorn v Geelong Cats will be reviewed later today.
Sanctions Accepted:
Jared Brennan, Brisbane Lions, has accepted a one-match sanction for bumping or making forceful contact from front-on against Matthew Kreuzer, Carlton, during the first quarter of the Round Two match between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton, played at the Gabba on Thursday April 1, 2010.
Shannon Hurn, West Coast, has accepted a two-match sanction for engaging in rough conduct against Paul Stewart, Port Adelaide, during the second quarter of the Round Two match between West Coast and Port Adelaide, played at Subiaco on Saturday April 3, 2010.
Charges Laid:
Matthew Scarlett, Geelong Cats, has been charged with a Level Two misconduct offence in that he kneed Michael Osborne, Hawthorn, during the first quarter of the Round Two match between the Geelong Cats and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Monday April 5, 2010.
In summary, he can accept a one-game sanction with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and groin contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 186.75 points and a one-match sanction.
Liam Shiels, Hawthorn, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Cameron Ling, Geelong Cats, during the first quarter of the Round Two match between Hawthorn and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Monday April 5, 2010.
In summary, he can accept a one-game sanction with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.
Cameron Mooney, Geelong Cats, has been charged with a Level One engaging in rough conduct offence against Rick Ladson, Hawthorn, during the second quarter of the Round Two match between the Geelong Cats and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Monday April 5, 2010.
In summary, his previous poor record means that his one-game sanction must remain at one game, even 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 an existing bad record of one match suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 137.50 points. He also has 31.25 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 168.75 points. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 126.56 points and a one-match sanction.
Michael Osborne, Hawthorn, has been charged with a Level Two bumping or making forceful contact from front-on offence against Joel Selwood, Geelong Cats, during the fourth quarter of the Round Two match between Hawthorn and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Monday April 5, 2010.
In summary, he can accept a one-game sanction with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level
Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.
Other incidents assessed:
The Match Review Panel investigated contact between St Kilda’s Steven Baker and North Melbourne’s Brent Harvey from the second quarter of Saturday’s game, due to the fact there was limited vision available of the incident. After evidence was received from both players, no reportable offence could be determined. No further action was taken.
Contact between Hawthorn’s Brent Guerra and the Geelong Cats’ Steve Johnson from the fourth quarter of Monday’s match was assessed. The panel said that Guerra and Johnson were running in the same direction. Guerra tackled Johnson and brought him to the ground. The tackle was one action only, with the momentum of both players taking Johnson forward. Guerra did not sling Johnson to the ground in the tackle, or drive him into the ground with excessive force. No further action was taken.
