Justin Murphy has been cited on video evidence by video reports officer Ian Robinson for alleged misconduct in that he headbutted Simon Beaumont. The alleged incident occurred during the third quarter of the Round 11 match between Essendon and Hawthorn at the MCG last Saturday.

Beaumont was also reported on video evidence by Video Reports Officer Ian Robinson for striking Murphy during the third quarter. The video review is continuing but no more charges are expected to be laid before Monday.