AFL Match Review Panel – Round 21, 2012 – Don’t want to shoot bambi, but….

Okay, as the title says, this first item isn’t going to be popular but has to be put forward. Everybodies favorite player from a club other then their own, Lenny Hayes, is going to be at least looked at for a bump he laid on Taylor Hunt of the Cats. Here it is:

So, there is a case for the Match Review Panel (MRP) to either give him points for a high bump or to explain why it doesn’t meet the criteria for a report. If it isn’t a reportable offense, then the most likely reason is that he doesn’t have an alternative way of attacking the ball. I often try to impose the “team mate test” to these matters. It goes something like this, if Hunt was Lenny’s team mate, would the contact have been the same? To me, if that was Nick Reiwoldt, there would have been no collision but even with that, there is a better then average chance that Lenny doesn’t go for this.

Another incident to be looked at would be the melee that took place in the Carlton vs Essendon match at the G on Saturday. Here is some footage of it:

It is beyond doubt that there will be a huge number of fines from this one! It could come in at a record number of players charged and/or money fined! One interesting one is Mitch Robinson. I saw vision, and the one embedded above isn’t it, of him punching a bomber in the fight. If you looking the vision at about the 23 second point, you do see Mitch extend his arm in a way that looks punch like, but I am sure we will see better vision when the MRP decision video comes out later today (come back here later tonight for that one).

Was there any other big incidents that I have missed? Add them to the Commets Below!

UPDATES

• No Match day reports from the weekends games.
• Mon 5pm: Commentor was right in pointing out Minson, done for 1 week for stomping. Lynden Dunn done for staging and a heap of fines out of the melee. Lenny Hayes no other alternative, so Bambi lives! Full details soon!
• Mon 5:10pm: Missed that Kerr has been offered a reprimand for striking.
• Mon 5:25pm: Full details of charges available below.
• Mon late: Adding the Verdict video review of the weeks MRP decisions with MRP head, Mark Fraser.
• Tue 11am: For some reason only know to him and the Bulldogs, Will Minson is challenging his stomping charge. Also Andrew Carazzo is challenging his fine.
• Tues late: Will Minson got his charge downgraded to reckless and with his discounts received only a reprimand (93.75 pts). Andrew Carazzo choose not to challenge his fine after seeing more footage of the melee.

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AFL Tribunal, 5pm, Tuesday August 21:

Will Minson, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with a Level Two misconduct offence (225 points, two matches) in that he stomped on Kieren Jack, Sydney Swans, during the second quarter of the Round 21 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday August 19, 2012.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Sydney Swans Football Club, 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 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing five-year good record, which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.

Andrew Carazzo, Carlton, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction.

Sanctions Accepted:

Patrick Ryder, Essendon, has accepted a $3000 sanction for engaging in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Michael Hurley, Essendon, has accepted a $2100 sanction for engaging in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Tom Bellchambers, Essendon, has accepted a $1200 sanction for engaging in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Michael Hibberd, Essendon, has accepted a $1200 sanction for engaging in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Courtenay Dempsey, Essendon, has accepted a $1200 sanction for engaging in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Cale Hooker, Essendon, has accepted a $1200 sanction for engaging in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Angus Monfries, Essendon, has accepted a $1200 sanction for engaging in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Jake Carlisle, Essendon, has accepted a $1200 sanction for engaging in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Heath Scotland, Carlton, has accepted a $2100 sanction for engaging in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Chris Judd, Carlton, has accepted a $2100 sanction for engaging in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Mitch Robinson, Carlton, has accepted a $2100 sanction for engaging in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Andrew Walker, Carlton, has accepted a $1200 sanction for being involved in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Andrew McInnes, Carlton, has accepted a $1200 sanction for being involved in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Eddie Betts, Carlton, has accepted a $1200 sanction for being involved in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Dennis Armfield, Carlton, has accepted a $1200 sanction for being involved in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Brock McLean, Carlton, has accepted a $1200 sanction for being involved in a melee during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Lynden Dunn, Melbourne, has accepted a written reprimand for staging during the first quarter of the Round 21 match between Melbourne and the GWS Giants, played at Manuka Oval on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Andrew Raines, Brisbane Lions, has accepted a $900 sanction for making negligent contact with umpire Stuart Wenn during the second quarter of the Round 21 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Adelaide Crows, played at the Gabba on Saturday August 18, 2012.

Daniel Kerr, West Coast, has accepted a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record for striking Chad Wingard, Port Adelaide, during the second quarter of the Round 21 match between West Coast and Port Adelaide, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday August 19, 2012.

Aaron Young, Port Adelaide, has accepted a $900 sanction for making negligent contact with umpire Matthew Leppard during the third quarter of the Round 21 match between Port Adelaide and West Coast, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday August 19, 2012.

The Verdict Video with MRP Head, Mark Fraser

Charges Laid:

Patrick Ryder, Essendon, has been charged with a Third Offence for engaging in a melee ($4000 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept a $3000 sanction with an early plea.

A third offence for engaging in a melee is a $4000 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a $3000 sanction.

Michael Hurley, Essendon, has been charged with a Second Offence for engaging in a melee ($2800 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.

A second offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.

Tom Bellchambers, Essendon, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Michael Hibberd, Essendon, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Courtenay Dempsey, Essendon, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Cale Hooker, Essendon, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Angus Monfries, Essendon, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Jake Carlisle, Essendon, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Essendon and Carlton, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Heath Scotland, Carlton, has been charged with a Second Offence for engaging in a melee ($2800 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.

A second offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.

Chris Judd, Carlton, has been charged with a Second Offence for engaging in a melee ($2800 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.

A second offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.

Mitch Robinson, Carlton, has been charged with a Second Offence for engaging in a melee ($2800 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept a $2100 sanction with an early plea.

A second offence for engaging in a melee is a $2800 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $2100 sanction.

Andrew Carazzo, Carlton, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Andrew Walker, Carlton, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Andrew McInnes, Carlton, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Eddie Betts, Carlton, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Dennis Armfield, Carlton, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Brock McLean, Carlton, has been charged with a First Offence for being involved in a melee ($1600 sanction) during the quarter-time break of the Round 21 match between Carlton and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept an $1200 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1600 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to an $1200 sanction.

Lynden Dunn, Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence for staging during the first quarter of the Round 21 match between Melbourne and the GWS Giants, played at Manuka Oval on Saturday August 18, 2012.

In summary, he can accept a written reprimand for a first offence with an early plea.

Andrew Raines, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with a first offence for making negligent contact with umpire Stuart Wenn ($1200 sanction) during the second quarter of the Round 21 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Adelaide Crows, played at the Gabba on Saturday August 18, 2012.

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

A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.

Daniel Kerr, West Coast, has been charged with a Level Two striking offence (125 points, one match) against Chad Wingard, Port Adelaide, during the second quarter of the Round 21 match between West Coast and Port Adelaide, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday August 19, 2012.

In summary, he can accept a reprimand with an early plea.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Port Adelaide Football Club, 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.

Aaron Young, Port Adelaide, has been charged with a first offence for making negligent contact with umpire Matthew Leppard ($1200 sanction) during the third quarter of the Round 21 match between Port Adelaide and West Coast, played at AAMI Stadium on Sunday August 19, 2012.

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

A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.

Will Minson, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with a Level Two misconduct offence (225 points, two matches) in that he stomped on Kieren Jack, Sydney Swans, during the second quarter of the Round 21 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday August 19, 2012.

In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Sydney Swans Football Club, 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 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing five-year good record, which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 126.56 points and a one-match sanction.

Other incidents Assessed:

Contact between St Kilda’s Lenny Hayes and the Geelong Cats’ Taylor Hunt from the second quarter of Friday’s match was assessed. Geelong’s James Kelly kicks the ball to Hunt, who is running on an angle with the flight of the ball. Hayes is coming to the contest and has his arms outstretched in preparation to mark the ball. Hunt arrives at the ball fractionally before Hayes and there is a collision, in which the players clash heads. It was the view of the panel that Hayes was contesting the ball with an attempt to mark and he had no realistic alternative way to contest the ball. No further action was taken.

Contact between St Kilda’s Adam Schneider and the Geelong Cats’ Andrew Mackie from the fourth quarter of Friday’s match was assessed. It was the view of the panel the impact below that required to constitute a reportable offence.

Contact between Carlton’s Mitch Robinson and Essendon’s Jake Carlisle from the quarter time break of Saturday’s match was assessed. It was the view of the panel the force used was below that required to constitute a reportable offence.

Contact between the Adelaide Crows’ Jared Petrenko and the Brisbane Lions’ Andrew Raines from the first quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. Raines is moving to collect a loose ball with Petrenko coming from the opposite direction. Petrenko has his arms out in front of him as he approaches the contest, when contact is made high to Raines. Raines was paid a free kick at the time by the umpire. It was the view of the panel that Petrenko had no realisitic alternative way to contest the ball. No further action was taken.

Contact between the Adelaide Crows’ Michael Doughty and the Brisbane Lions’ Tom Rockliff from the third quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. The ball is kicked into the Brisbane forward line. Rockliff is not able to complete a mark and picks up the loose ball, when Doughty tackles the Brisbane player to the ground. It was the view of the panel that Rockliff’s shoulder makes initial contact with the ground, rather than his head, and the force used in the tackle was not sufficient to constitute a reportable offence.

Contact between Port Adelaide’s Jay Schulz and West Coast’s Luke Shuey from the third quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. It was the view of the panel that Schulz’s action was a pushing motion and not a striking action. No further action was taken.

Contact between the Western Bulldogs’ Will Minson and the Sydney Swans’ Kieren Jack from the second quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. After a throw-in, the players are contesting the ball when Minson makes contact to Jack’s upper chest and neck area. It was the view of the panel the impact was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

Contact between Hawthorn’s Clinton Young and the Gold Coast Suns’ Campbell Brown from the third quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. Brown and Young are coming from opposite directions to contest a loose ball. Brown hits the loose ball towards a team mate while Young jumps into the air. Young makes high contact on his opponent and a free kick was paid to Brown at the time. It was the view of the panel the impact was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.