Friday

Caleb Daniel, Western Bulldogs, has been charged with a first offence of Abusive, Insulting, Threatening, Obscene Language Towards or in Relation to an Umpire (Ray Chamberlain), during the third quarter of the Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide played at Marvel Stadium on Friday, August 20, 2021.

In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Abusive, Insulting, Threatening, Obscene Language Towards or in Relation to an Umpire. The incident was classified as a $2500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.

Incident assessed:
The match day report laid against the Western Bulldogs’ Aaron Naughton for his tackle against Port Adelaide’s Tom Jonas from the third quarter of Friday’s match played at Marvel Stadium was assessed. Jonas gains possession of the ball on the defensive side of the wing for Port Adelaide before he is tackled by Naughton. It was determined by the MRO that Naughton’s actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.

Saturday

Jarrod Harbrow, Gold Coast SUNS, has been charged with Forceful Front-On Contact against Isaac Heeney, Sydney Swans during the second quarter of the Round 23 match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Sydney Swans, played at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

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, 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.

Incident assessed:
The incident between Geelong’s Tom Hawkins and Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver from the third quarter of Saturday’s game between the Geelong Cats and Melbourne played at GMHBA Stadium was assessed. Oliver has possession of ball in Melbourne’s defensive 50 and, as he is disposing of the football, Hawkins applies a tackle from behind. It was the view of the MRO there was insufficient forceful high contact to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

Sunday

Jamie Elliott, Collingwood, has been charged with Tripping Matt Guelfi, Essendon, during the third quarter of the Round 23 match between Essendon and Collingwood, played at the MCG on Sunday August 22, 2021.

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

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