The AFL advises the Match Review of the remaining games from Saturday and Sunday of Round Six have now been completed. The following charges have been laid with one other incident requiring further explanation.

Charges Laid:

Alex Keath, Adelaide Crows, has been charged with a first offence of making Careless Contact with an Umpire (Hayden Gavine) during the first quarter of the Round Six match between St Kilda and the Adelaide Crows, played at Marvel Stadium on Saturday April 27.



In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.



Based on available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Contact with an Umpire. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.



Tom Liberatore, Western Bulldogs has been charged with Rough Conduct against Michael Walters, Fremantle during the first quarter of the Round Six match between Fremantle and Western Bulldogs, played at Optus Stadium on Saturday April 27.



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

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct with Low Impact and 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.



James Cousins, Hawthorn, has been charged with Striking Sam Petrevski-Seton, Carlton during the fourth quarter of the Round Six match between Hawthorn and Carlton, played at UTAS Stadium on Sunday April 28.



In summary he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct with Low Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction.



Tom Cole, West Coast Eagles, has been charged with Misconduct against Gryan Miers, Geelong Catsduring the third quarter of the Round Six match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles, played at GMHBA Stadium on Sunday April 28.

In summary he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Misconduct. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.



Incidents assessed:

Contact between Brisbane Lions' Lachie Neale and Gold Coast SUNS’ Jack Bowes in the first quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. Bowes and Neale are tracking the ball. Charlie Ballard (Gold Coast Suns) has possession of the football and Bowes seeks to shepherd Neale from his teammate. Neale attempts to get past Bowes to attempt the tackle. Both players go to ground. It was the view of the MRO that Neale’s actions did not constitute a reportable offence.



Contact between Sydney Swans’ Aliir Aliir and GWS GIANTS’ Matt de Boer in the first quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. De Boer looks to engage and hold Aliir in the forward line for GWS. Aliir attempts to push de Boer and high contact is made. It was the view of the MRO that Aliir’s actions did not constitute a reportable offence.

Earlier matches from round six

Charges Laid:

Jasper Pittard, North Melbourne, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Connor Rozee, Port Adelaide during the first quarter of Round Six match between Port Adelaide and North Melbourne, played at Adelaide Oval on Friday April 26.



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



Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction). The incident was classified as a $2500 sanction. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.



Ben Cunnington, North Melbourne, has been charged with Striking Robbie Gray, Port Adelaide during the first quarter of Round Six match between Port Adelaide and North Melbourne, played at Adelaide Oval on Friday April 26.



In summary he can accept a $3000 sanction with an early plea.



Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct with Low Impact and Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $5000 sanction as a second offence. The player can accept a $3000 sanction with an early plea.



Ben Cunnington, North Melbourne, has been charged with Striking Brad Ebert, Port Adelaide during the third quarter of Round Six match between Port Adelaide and North Melbourne, played at Adelaide Oval on Friday April 26.



In summary he can accept a $3000 sanction with an early plea.



Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Carless Conduct with Low Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a $5000 sanction as a second offence. The player can accept a $3000 sanction with an early plea.

Charges Laid:

Jeremy Howe, Collingwood, has been charged with Rough Conduct against Jordan Ridley, Essendon during the fourth quarter of the Round Six match between Essendon and Collingwood, played at the MCG on Thursday April 25.



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



Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with Low Impact and 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.



Taylor Adams, Collingwood, has been charged with a first offence of making Careless Contact with an Umpire (Andrew Stephens) during the fourth quarter of the Round Six match between Essendon and Collingwood, played at the MCG on Thursday April 25.



In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.



Based on available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Contact with an Umpire. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Charges Laid:

Jake Melksham, Melbourne, has been charged with Misconduct against Josh Caddy, Richmond during the second quarter of the Round Six match between Richmond and Melbourne, played at the MCG on Wednesday April 24.



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



Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Misconduct (Pushing player into the path of an Umpire). The incident was classified as a $2500 sanction as a second offence. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.



Toby Nankervis, Richmond, has been charged with Striking Tom McDonald, Melbourne during the second quarter of the Round Six match between Richmond and Melbourne, played at the MCG on Wednesday April 24.



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



Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with Low Impact and 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.



Jack Riewoldt, Richmond, has been charged with Misconduct against Bayley Fritsch, Melbourne during the third quarter of the Round Six match between Richmond and Melbourne, played at the MCG on Wednesday April 24.



In summary he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.



Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Misconduct. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.