Tuesday, March 19, 2024

AFL: 8 Misconduct fines issued at the weekend

The AFL is set to collect almost $10,000 in 8 misconduct fines issued at the weekend, following the Match Review Officer’s assessments of week two of the Marsh Community Series. There will be no suspensions dealt to any players involved in the recent altercations.

Fines

Eight players have been charged, including 3 players involved in an incident during Fremantle’s win over Carlton. 

Returning Carlton leader Sam Docherty, teammate Jack Newnes, and new Docker Blake Acres face $1000 sanctions for their part in the second-quarter incident.

There was more financial losses for Carlton players, with recruit Jack Martin from Gold Coast, also hit with a $1000 fine for careless contact with an umpire. 

Martin wasn’t the only one charged with this offence, Sydney’s James Rowbottom and Fremantle’s Andrew Brayshaw were the others charged.

8 misconduct fines issued this weekend
Collingwood’s Taylor Adams is facing a $2000 fine for a bump with Nick Vlastuin

The most serious sanction of the weekend was Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams, who is facing a $2000 fine for an incident with Nick Vlastuin in the Magpies’ win over Richmond on Sunday. 

The final charge was a $1500 fixed financial sanction for Carlton Blues, David Cuningham for striking Fremantle Docker Bailey Banfield.

Meanwhile, Hawthorn wingman Tom Scully has escaped sanction for his front-on contact charge from Friday’s practice game against St Kilda at Morwell due to insufficient force.

Match Review Officer’s full statement

“The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review of Week Two of the Marsh Community Series has been completed. A total of eight charges were laid.

“Charges Laid:
 
“James Rowbottom, Sydney Swans, has been charged with a first offence of making Careless Contact with an Umpire (Rob O’Gorman) during the first quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between the GWS GIANTS and the Sydney Swans, played at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday February 29.

“In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
“Based on available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Contact with an Umpire. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
“Sam Docherty, Carlton, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.
 
“In summary, he can accept a $1,000 sanction with an early plea.
 
“A first offence for Engaging in a Melee is a $1,500 sanction. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
“Jack Newnes, Carlton, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.
 
“In summary, he can accept a $1,000 sanction with an early plea.

“A first offence for Engaging in a Melee is a $1,500 sanction. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Fremantle Dockers new boy Blake Acres faces a minimum $1000 fine with an early plea

“Blake Acres, Fremantle, has been charged with Engaging in a Melee during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.
 
“In summary, he can accept a $1,000 sanction with an early plea.
 
“A first offence for Engaging in a Melee is a $1,500 sanction. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
“Jack Martin, Carlton, has been charged with a first offence of making Careless Contact with an Umpire (Daniel Johanson) during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.

“In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
“Based on available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Contact with an Umpire. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
“Andrew Brayshaw, Fremantle, has been charged with a first offence of making Careless Contact with an Umpire (Daniel Johanson) during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.

“In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
“Based on available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Contact with an Umpire. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
 
“David Cunningham, Carlton, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Bailey Banfield, Fremantle, during the second quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Fremantle and Carlton, played at David Grays Arena on Saturday February 29.
 
“In summary he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.

“Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction). The incident was classified as a $2500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.

“Taylor Adams, Collingwood, has been charged with engaging in Rough Conduct against Nick Vlastuin, Richmond, during the fourth quarter of the Marsh Community Series match between Richmond and Collingwood, played at Norm Minns Oval on Sunday March 1.

“In summary he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.

“Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Low Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.”

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