The AFL advises the Tribunal will sit tonight, Tuesday August 3, to hear the charge laid against Melbourne’s Jack Viney.  All other players accepted their sanctions from the Match Review of Round 20 of the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

AFL Tribunal, Tuesday August 3, 5:00pm AEST
Jack Viney, Melbourne, has been charged with Serious Misconduct against Sam Collins, Gold Coast SUNS, during the fourth quarter of the Round 20 match between the Gold Coast SUNS and Melbourne played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday August 1, 2021.

In summary, he has been referred directly to the Tribunal and cannot accept an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Serious Misconduct. The incident was classified as a direct referral to the Tribunal and the player cannot accept an early plea.

Sanctions accepted:
Willem Drew, Port Adelaide, has accepted a $2000 sanction for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Lachie Whitfield, GWS GIANTS, during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between the GWS GIANTS and Port Adelaide played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday August 1, 2021.

Xavier O’Halloran, GWS GIANTS, has accepted a $2000 sanction for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Xavier Duursma, Port Adelaide, during the third quarter of the Round 20 match between the GWS GIANTS and Port Adelaide played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday August 1, 2021.

AFL Tribunal, Tuesday July 27 (Financial Sanction) written submission outcome:

Dean Kent, St Kilda, had been charged with Striking Jeremy McGovern, West Coast Eagles, during the third quarter of the Round 19 match between the West Coast Eagles and St Kilda played at Optus Stadium on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

The charge was upheld. The fine is now $3000.