Cotchin challenges; cash flows in from brawlers – Tribunal Rd 20

The AFL advises Richmond’s Trent Cotchin has elected to challenge his charge through a written submission to the Tribunal with the outcome to be communicated tomorrow, Wednesday August 3. All other players accepted their sanctions from the Match Review of Round 20.

AFL Tribunal (Financial Sanction), Tuesday August 2:
Trent Cotchin, Richmond, has been charged with Misconduct against Dayne Zorko, Brisbane Lions, during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between Richmond and the Brisbane Lions played at the MCG on Sunday 31 July, 2022.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Misconduct. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence.

UPDATE 4 August 2022 – CHARGE DISMISSED: Trent Cotchin, Richmond, had been charged with Misconduct against Dayne Zorko, Brisbane Lions, during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between Richmond and the Brisbane Lions played at the MCG on Sunday 31 July, 2022. The charge was dismissed.

Sanctions accepted:
Sean Darcy, Fremantle, has accepted a $2000 sanction for Striking Christian Petracca, Melbourne, during the second quarter of the Round 20 match between Fremantle and Melbourne played at Optus Stadium on Friday 29 July, 2022.

Kysaiah Pickett, Melbourne, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Staging (Fixed Financial Sanction) during the second quarter of the Round 20 match between Fremantle and Melbourne played at Optus Stadium on Friday 29 July, 2022.

Nick Daicos, Collingwood, has accepted a $1500 sanction for Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Travis Boak, Port Adelaide, during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between Collingwood and Port Adelaide played at the MCG on Saturday 30 July, 2022.

Taylor Adams, Collingwood, has accepted a $1500 sanction for Engaging in a Melee during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between Collingwood and Port Adelaide played at the MCG on Saturday, 30 July 2022.

Jeremy Finlayson, Port Adelaide, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Engaging in a Melee during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between Collingwood and Port Adelaide played at the MCG on Saturday, 30 July 2022.

Jack Ginnivan, Collingwood, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Engaging in a Melee during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between Collingwood and Port Adelaide played at the MCG on Saturday, 30 July 2022.

Zak Butters, Port Adelaide, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Engaging in a Melee during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between Collingwood and Port Adelaide played at the MCG on Saturday, 30 July 2022.

Scott Pendlebury, Collingwood, has accepted a $2000 sanction for Rough Conduct against Sam Powell-Pepper, Port Adelaide, during the fourth quarter of the Round 20 match between Collingwood and Port Adelaide played at the MCG on Saturday, 30 July 2022.

Braydon Preuss, GWS GIANTS, has accepted a $2000 sanction for Rough Conduct against James Rowbottom, Sydney Swans, during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between the Sydney Swans and GWS GIANTS played at the SCG on Saturday, 30 July 2022.

Dane Rampe, Sydney Swans, has accepted a $2000 sanction for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Tim Taranto, GWS GIANTS, during the third quarter of the Round 20 match between the Sydney Swans and GWS GIANTS played at the SCG on Saturday, 30 July 2022.

Changkuoth Jiath, Hawthorn, has accepted a one-match suspension for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Jack Steele, St Kilda, during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between St Kilda and Hawthorn played at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, 30 July 2022.

Jai Culley, West Coast Eagles, has accepted a two-match suspension for Striking Noah Anderson, Gold Coast SUNS, during the second quarter of the Round 20 match between the Gold Coast SUNS and the West Coast Eagles played at Metricon Stadium on Sunday 31 July, 2022.

Jed Anderson, North Melbourne, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Engaging in a Melee during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between Essendon and North Melbourne played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, 31 July 2022.

Jake Kelly, Essendon, has accepted a $1000 sanction for Engaging in a Melee during the first quarter of the Round 20 match between Essendon and North Melbourne played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, 31 July 2022.

Charlie Lazzaro, North Melbourne, has accepted a $2000 sanction for Engaging in Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Nick Hind, Essendon, during the fourth quarter of the Round 20 match between Essendon and North Melbourne played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, 31 July 2022.

Marlion Pickett, Richmond, has accepted a $3000 sanction for Engaging in Rough Conduct against Rhys Mathieson, Brisbane Lions, during the third quarter of the Round 20 match between Richmond and the Brisbane Lions played at the MCG on Sunday 31 July, 2022.