Charges laid against Clark, Newman and McKay – AFL MRP – Round 6

Not many charges were laid this weekend:

Jordan Clark, Fremantle, has been charged with Tripping Zac Fisher, Carlton, during the second quarter of the Round Six match between Fremantle and Carlton played at Optus Stadium on Saturday April 23, 2022.

In summary, the player 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.

Nic Newman, Carlton, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Rory Lobb, Fremantle, during the third quarter of the Round Six match between Fremantle and Carlton played at Optus Stadium on Saturday April 23, 2022.

In summary, the player 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.

Ben McKay, North Melbourne, has been charged with Engaging in Rough Conduct against Rhys Stanley, Geelong Cats, during the fourth quarter of the Round Six match between North Melbourne and Geelong Cats played at Blundstone Arena on Sunday April 24, 2022.

In summary, the player can accept a one-match suspension with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Medium Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

Jaeger O’Meara, Hawthorn, has been charged with Forceful Front-On-Contact against Callum Mills, Sydney Swans, during the fourth quarter of the Round Six match between Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans played at University of Tasmania Stadium on Monday April 25, 2022.

In summary, the player 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 involving the Sydney Swans’ Lance Franklin making contact with umpire Paul Rebeschini from the third quarter of Monday’s match between Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans was assessed. A free kick is paid to the Swans inside the team’s forward 50. Franklin picks up the football, and while attempting to take advantage, he makes incidental contact with umpire Rebeschini who is simultaneously approaching from the opposite direction to set the mark. It was the view of the MRO that Franklin’s actions did not constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.