AFL Match Review Panel – 2012 Finals week 1 – Nick Off Maxwell
Finals footy is hard footy and when the footy is hard, sometimes players cross the line from fair to foul. When it does, some times Mark Fraser and his band of merry men of the Match Review Panel have to step in and rule on incidents. There have been many come up in Week 1 of the AFL 2012 Finals and some guys will miss finals and some will have late starts to the year.
Jarrod Roughead
Roughy has at least one week off with the Hawks moving directly to the preliminary final but will his bump on Chris Dawes off the ball see him miss games? Here it is if you haven’t seen it:
Tom Harley’s point about Steve Johnson is a good one. If this is seen exactly the same as it, Roughy will actually not only be fine as he has no points overhead and no loading, in fact he has a 5 year good record that means that if he gets the 125 points, he could challenge the decision and see what the tribunal members think of this sort of incident with out missing a week.
Predicted outcome: Reprimand (most likely challenged)
Nick Maxwell
Pies play the rampaging Eagles this week but they will do it without their skipper. The question will be how many weeks he misses. Lets go to the video:
Nick is in trouble and in fact is already on Report. His coach, of course, tried to defend him saying this happens all the time and their was nothing in it. I really hope that Bucks was just trying everything as that’s rubbish. This doesn’t happen all the time. Poppy left the field with a blood nose on the day and had to play out the game with strapping on his nose. Reports are that he has a broken nose, which will hurt his cause. So he will most likely get: High Contact, Medimum Impact and Reckless behavior. Thats 6 activation points, meaning a Level 3 offense. Nick will be hoping that this is considered a strike as that would mean 225 points. If it is rough contact, it will be 325 points. He has no good or bad record (2009 incident means no weeks in last 3 years but not a 5 year good record) which means he will either miss 1 or 2 weeks. If it is a rough conduct charge, it will not only mean 2 weeks but it will mean that challenging those 2 weeks will be done while risking the grand final!
Prediction: 3 weeks down to 2 with an early plea
James Kelly
James in on holiday but will that extend into the season? He is on report for a bump on Docker Tendai Mzungu:
James is in some trouble. This is the sort of trouble. This is the reason for the bumping rule. The good news is that it didn’t hurt the Docker too much at all but the bad news is that the MRP will most likely grade this on the potiental to do injury (which is in the tribunal rules). This will most likely be a High contact, Reckless and Medium impact (on potential to do damage) and so a similar situation to the Maxwell one. I have to admit to not having checked out his past record.
Prediction: 3 weeks down to 2.
Quinten Lynch
The Q-Stick may miss this week after charging into Scott McMahon. I don’t have YouTube vision of this one but it is available on Smart Replay. This is a bit of a tougher one. I think he will go for this. McMahon was hurt and Lynch didn’t seem to make much attempt to get the ball and lead with the knee. Body conduct, low impact, reckless would be 4 activation points or level 1. He has 20% loading and some points hanging over so if this is the case, he will get 1 week.
Prediction: 1 week
Brent Harvey
Brent lost it and whacked Daniel Kerr and will go for this:
This is bad. It knocked Kerr around for a while. Striking, High Conduct, Intentional, low impact, level 3, 225 points. He has a 90 odd point hanging over his head from earlier this year.
Prediction: 3 weeks down to 2 with the early plea.
Any other major ones I missed? Comment below.
UPDATES
- Mon 11:30pm: Two players reported on Match day this week. Nick Maxwell and James Kelly. Details here.
- Mon 1:25pm: Just doing further research on the thought that Jarryd Roughead could be classed as intentional due to it being behind play. Looking at the rules of the game, it specifically says that counts for “Striking” charges. The wording is:
Classification of certain strikes
For the purpose of these guidelines all players should note that the
following factors are considered when determining the classification
of a striking offence:Intent: Notwithstanding any other part of these guidelines, the fact
that an act of striking occurred behind the play or off the ball or during
a break in play or with a raised forearm or elbow is usually conclusive
that the strike was intentional.If the MRP classify Roughead’s action as a Strike to make it intentional, I would think it would be Intentional, low impact and body contact. That would be Level 2. Level 2 striking is 125 points meaning that he would still be available for the game. As a Hawk fan, starting to get a little nervous on this one as medium impact or intentional rough conduct would see Roughy possibly missing a week. He would be able to challenge (if it is 225 Points) and not risk an extra week.
- Mon 5pm: In somewhat less relevant news now, Nick Maxwell gets 2,Lynch 1, Kelly 1,Tarrant&Roughy Repremands,Harvey 4 (3 Kerr + 1 A Selwood)
- Mon 5:30pm: Full details of the Charges now available.
- Tues 10:20am: Word is that the Eagles will challenge the Lynch charge. Not surprising as it will still be under 2 weeks. Not much to lose!
- Tues 11:30am: As reported earlier. Lynch to challenge, as will Brent Harvey challenge both offenses. All others this week accepted their penlties. We also have Montagna’s charge from last week.
- Tues 11:45am: Full details of the tribunal hearings and accepted charges is available
- Tues 12:15pm: If you don’t understand the MRP findings, you have no excuse but to watch the Verdict video with MRP Head, Mark Fraser. If don’t agree, that is a different story. Video now available.
- Tues evening: Montagna upheld and both Brent Harvey’s incidents were upheld, he has got 6 weeks. Lynch successfully got his charge thrown out.
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The Verdict Video with Match Review Panel head, Mark Fraser:
AFL Tribunal, Tuesday September 11:
Leigh Montagna, St Kilda, has been charged with a Level One engaging in rough conduct offence (125 points, one match) against Andrew Walker, Carlton, during the third quarter of the Round 23 match between St Kilda and Carlton, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday September 2, 2012.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Carlton Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). 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 poor record of one match suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 137.50 points and a one-match sanction.
Quinten Lynch, West Coast, has been charged with a Level One charging offence (125 demerit points, one match) against Scott McMahon, North Melbourne, during the first quarter of the First Elimination Final between West Coast and North Melbourne, played at Patersons Stadium on Sunday September 9, 2012.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the North Melbourne Football Club, the incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of three 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 two matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 20 per cent to 150 demerit points. He also has 37.50 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 187.50 points and a one-match sanction.
Brent Harvey, North Melbourne, has been charged with a Level Four striking offence (325 demerit points, three matches) against Daniel Kerr, West Coast, during the third quarter of the First Elimination Final between North Melbourne and West Coast, played at Patersons Stadium on Sunday September 9, 2012.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the West Coast Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of seven activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Four offence, drawing 325 demerit points and a three-match sanction. He has 93.75 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 418.75 points and a four-match sanction.
Brent Harvey, North Melbourne, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence (225 demerit points, two matches) against Adam Selwood, West Coast, during the fourth quarter of the First Elimination Final between North Melbourne and West Coast, played at Patersons Stadium on Sunday September 9, 2012.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the West Coast Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), medium impact (two points) 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 for this offence.
Sanctions Accepted:
Chris Tarrant, Collingwood, has accepted a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record for striking Lance Franklin, Hawthorn, during the first quarter of the First Qualifying Final between Collingwood and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Friday September 7, 2012.
Jarryd Roughead, Hawthorn, has accepted a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record for engaging in rough conduct against Chris Dawes, Collingwood, during the first quarter of the First Qualifying Final between Hawthorn and Collingwood, played at the MCG on Friday September 7, 2012.
Heath Shaw, Collingwood, has accepted a $900 sanction for wrestling Brad Sewell, Hawthorn during the second quarter of the First Qualifying Final between Collingwood and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Friday September 7, 2012.
Brad Sewell, Hawthorn, has accepted a $900 sanction for wrestling Heath Shaw, Collingwood during the second quarter of the First Qualifying Final between Collingwood and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Friday September 7, 2012.
Nick Maxwell, Collingwood, has accepted a two-match sanction for engaging in rough conduct against Paul Puopolo, Hawthorn, during the third quarter of the First Qualifying Final between Collingwood and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Friday September 7, 2012.
Patrick Dangerfield, Adelaide Crows, has accepted a $900 sanction for making negligent contact with umpire Justin Schmitt during the first quarter of the Second Qualifying Final between the Adelaide Crows and the Sydney Swans, played at AAMI Stadium on Saturday September 8, 2012.
James Kelly, Geelong Cats, has accepted a one-match sanction for bumping or making forceful contact from front-on against Tendai Mzungu, Fremantle, during the third quarter of the Second Elimination Final between the Geelong Cats and Fremantle, played at the MCG on Saturday September 8, 2012.
Charges Laid:
Chris Tarrant, Collingwood, has been charged with a Level Two striking offence (125 demerit points, one match) against Lance Franklin, Hawthorn, during the first quarter of the First Qualifying Final between Collingwood and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Friday September 7, 2012.
In summary, due to his previous good record, he can accept a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Hawthorn 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 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing five-year good record, which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record.
Jarryd Roughead, Hawthorn, has been charged with a Level One engaging in rough conduct offence (125 demerit points, one match) against Chris Dawes, Collingwood, during the first quarter of the First Qualifying Final between Hawthorn and Collingwood, played at the MCG on Friday September 7, 2012.
In summary, due to his previous good record, he can accept a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Collingwood Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). 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 five-year good record, which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record.
Heath Shaw, Collingwood, has been charged with a first offence for wrestling Brad Sewell, Hawthorn ($1200 sanction) during the second quarter of the First Qualifying Final between Collingwood and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Friday September 7, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for wrestling is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.
Brad Sewell, Hawthorn, has been charged with a first offence for wrestling Heath Shaw, Collingwood ($1200 sanction) during the second quarter of the First Qualifying Final between Collingwood and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Friday September 7, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for wrestling is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.
Nick Maxwell, Collingwood, has been charged with a Level Three engaging in rough conduct offence (325 demerit points, three matches) against Paul Puopolo, Hawthorn, during the third quarter of the First Qualifying Final between Collingwood and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Friday September 7, 2012.
In summary, he can accept a two-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Hawthorn Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 325 demerit points and a three-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 243.75 points and a two-match sanction.
Patrick Dangerfield, Adelaide Crows, has been charged with a first offence for making negligent contact with umpire Justin Schmitt ($1200 sanction) during the first quarter of the Second Qualifying Final between the Adelaide Crows and the Sydney Swans, played at AAMI Stadium on Saturday September 8, 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.
James Kelly, Geelong Cats, has been charged with a Level One bumping or making forceful contact from front-on offence (125 demerit points, one match) against Tendai Mzungu, Fremantle, during the third quarter of the Second Elimination Final between the Geelong Cats and Fremantle, played at the MCG on Saturday September 8, 2012.
In summary, due to his previous poor record, his one-match sanction must remain at one match, even with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Fremantle Football Club, 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 93.75 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 218.75 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 164.06 points and a one-match sanction.
Quinten Lynch, West Coast, has been charged with a Level One charging offence (125 demerit points, one match) against Scott McMahon, North Melbourne, during the first quarter of the First Elimination Final between West Coast and North Melbourne, played at Patersons Stadium on Sunday September 9, 2012.
In summary, due to his previous poor record, his one-match sanction must remain at one match, even with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the North Melbourne Football Club, the incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of three 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 two matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 20 per cent to 150 demerit points. He also has 37.50 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 187.50 points and a one-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 140.63 points and a one-match sanction.
Brent Harvey, North Melbourne, has been charged with a Level Four striking offence (325 demerit points, three matches) against Daniel Kerr, West Coast, during the third quarter of the First Elimination Final between North Melbourne and West Coast, played at Patersons Stadium on Sunday September 9, 2012.
In summary, due to his previous poor record, his three-match sanction must remain at three matches, even with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the West Coast Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of seven activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Four offence, drawing 325 demerit points and a three-match sanction. He has 93.75 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 418.75 points and a four-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 314.06 points and a three-match sanction.
Brent Harvey, North Melbourne, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence (225 demerit points, two matches) against Adam Selwood, West Coast, during the fourth quarter of the First Elimination Final between North Melbourne and West Coast, played at Patersons Stadium on Sunday September 9, 2012.
In summary, his two-match sanction can be reduced to one match with an early plea. Media should note that Brent Harvey’s carry-over points can only be applied to one offence, and are not applied to both penalties.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the West Coast Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), medium impact (two points) 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 for this offence. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.
Other incidents Assessed:
Contact between Hawthorn’s Josh Gibson and Collingwood’s Andrew Krakouer from the fourth quarter of Friday’s match was assessed. It was the view of the panel the force used was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.
Contact between the Sydney Swans’ Jude Bolton and the Adelaide Crows’ Patrick Dangerfield from the fourth quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. Dangerfield has the ball and was preparing to kick and Bolton comes towards him. Bolton has both his arms outstretched initially in a bid to smother his opponent’s kick and then braces for contact as Dangerfield disposes of the ball. It was the view of the panel that Bolton’s action to brace for contact was not a striking motion. No further action was taken.
Contact between West Coast’s Sam Butler and North Melbourne’s Lachlan Hansen from the second quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. It was the view of the panel the force used was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.
Following players were reported from the weekend’s matches:
Nick Maxwell, Collingwood, reported by umpire Shane McInerney for engaging in rough conduct against Paul Puopolo, Hawthorn, during the third quarter of the First Qualifying Final between Collingwood and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Friday September 7, 2012.
James Kelly, Geelong Cats, reported by umpire Troy Pannell for engaging in rough conduct against Tendai Mzungu, Fremantle, during the second quarter of the Second Elimination Final between the Geelong Cats and Fremantle, played at the MCG on Saturday September 8, 2012.
