Captain Matthew Lloyd and has been handed a four match penalty and Paddy Ryder and Sam Lonergan one match if they make an early plea. Five Bombers were fined for being involved in a melee in the third quarter.

The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has laid the following charges from the weekend’s review of matches.

Charges Laid:

Matthew Lloyd, Essendon, has been charged with a Level Five engaging in rough conduct offence against Brad Sewell, Hawthorn, during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Essendon and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

In summary, his previous poor record means that he can accept a four-match sanction with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), severe impact (four points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of eight activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Five offence, drawing 550 demerit points and a five-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 605 demerit points and a six-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 453.75 points and a four-match sanction.

Patrick Ryder, Essendon, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Luke Hodge, Hawthorn, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Essendon and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

In summary, he can accept a one-match 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.

Sam Lonergan, Essendon, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Luke Hodge, Hawthorn, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Essendon and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

In summary, he can accept a one-match 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.

Jack Riewoldt, Richmond, has been charged with a first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire (Heath Ryan) during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Richmond and West Coast, played at Subiaco on Friday August 28, 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.

Andrew Embley, West Coast, has been charged with a first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire (Chris Hendrie) during the fourth quarter of the Round 22 match between West Coast and Richmond, played at Subiaco on Friday August 28, 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.

Matthew De Boer, Fremantle, has been charged with a Level Two striking offence against Mark Blake, Geelong Cats, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Fremantle and the Geelong Cats, played at Skilled Stadium on Saturday August 29, 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 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. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.

Luke Hodge, Hawthorn, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Hawthorn and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

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.

Michael Osborne, Hawthorn, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Hawthorn and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

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.

Brent Renouf, Hawthorn, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Hawthorn and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

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.

Grant Birchall, Hawthorn, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Hawthorn and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

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.

Campbell Brown, Hawthorn, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Hawthorn and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

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.

Nathan Lovett-Murray, Essendon, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Essendon and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

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.

Adam McPhee, Essendon, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Essendon and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

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.

Patrick Ryder, Essendon, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Essendon and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

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.

Michael Hurley, Essendon, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Essendon and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

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 Fletcher, Essendon, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Essendon and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

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.

Chance Bateman, Hawthorn, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Matthew Lloyd, Essendon, during the third quarter of the Round 22 match between Hawthorn and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 29, 2009.

In summary, he can accept a one-match 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.

Shaun Hampson, Carlton, has been charged with a first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire (Simon Meredith) during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Carlton and Adelaide, played at Docklands on Saturday August 29, 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.

Drew Petrie, North Melbourne, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Alipate Carlile, Port Adelaide, during the first quarter of the Round 22 match between North Melbourne and Port Adelaide, played at AAMI Stadium on Saturday August 29, 2009.

In summary, his previous poor record means that his sanction will be two games, even 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 93.75 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 318.75 points and a three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 239.06 points and a two-match sanction.

Troy Chaplin, Port Adelaide, has been charged with a Level Two striking offence against Andrew Swallow, North Melbourne, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Port Adelaide and North Melbourne, played at AAMI Stadium on Saturday August 29, 2009.

In summary, his previous poor record means that his sanction will 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 an existing bad record of two matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 20 per cent to 150 demerit points. He also has 95.31 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 245.31 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 183.98 points and a one-match sanction.

Kane Cornes, Port Adelaide, has been charged with a first offence for abusive language towards an umpire (Michael Avon) after the final siren of the Round 22 match between Port Adelaide and North Melbourne, played at AAMI Stadium on Saturday August 29, 2009.

In summary, he can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for abusive language towards an umpire is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.

Nathan Jones, Melbourne, has been charged with a second offence for making negligent contact with an umpire (Chris Kamolins), during the fourth quarter of the Round 22 match between Melbourne and St Kilda, played at the MCG on Sunday August 30, 2009.

In summary, he can accept a $2850 sanction with an early plea.

A second offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $3800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2850 sanction.

Other Incidents Assessed:

The match day report laid against Fremantle’s Steven Dodd for charging the Geelong Cats’ Gary Ablett during the second quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. The panel said that no high contact was made and the amount of physical force used was not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was required.

The match day report laid against Essendon’s Jarrod Atkinson for engaging in rough conduct against Hawthorn’s Grant Birchall during the first quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. Atkinson had his eyes on the ball at all times and had his arms up to prepare to take a chest mark. At the last moment, he became aware of Birchall and turned his body in a bid to minimise contact. Contact was made to the ball and there was no direct high contact between Atkinson and Birchall. Therefore, the action was not considered unreasonable in the circumstances and no further action was taken.

The match day report laid against Port Adelaide’s Robbie Gray for striking North Melbourne’s Scott Thompson during the third quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. The impact was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

Contact between the Western Bulldogs’ Matthew Boyd and Collingwood’s Heath Shaw from the third quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. The panel said that Boyd blocked Shaw from running to the next contest. Boyd did not have an option to contest the ball or to tackle the Collingwood player. During the contact, there was an accidental clash of heads. The panel determined the force used was not excessive in the situation and the incident was not deemed unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.