The AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the opening five matches played of Round 18. The following charges were laid:



Mitch Robinson, Carlton, has been charged with a level two engaging in rough conduct offence (225 points, two-match sanction) for engaging in rough conduct against Leigh Adams, North Melbourne, during the first quarter of the Round 18 match between Carlton and North Melbourne, played at Etihad Stadium on Friday July 18, 2014.



In summary, due to his previous poor record, his two-match sanction must remain at two matches, even with an early plea.



Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the North Melbourne Football Club, the incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a level two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of three matches suspended within the last two years, increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 247.50 points and a two-match sanction. He also has 20.31 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 267.81 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 200.86 points and a two-match sanction.



Leigh Adams, North Melbourne, has been charged with a level two striking offence (125 points, one-match sanction) for striking Simon White, Carlton, during the first quarter of the Round 18 match between North Melbourne and Carlton, played at Etihad Stadium on Friday July 18, 2014.



In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record with an early plea.



Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Carlton Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a level one offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing five-year good record, which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 70.31 points towards his future record.



Other incidents assessed:



The match day report laid against Port Adelaide’s Jay Schulz for striking Melbourne’s Lynden Dunn was assessed. After receiving a medical report from the Melbourne Football Club and reviewing all available footage, it was determined the force used in the contact was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.



Contact between Port Adelaide’s Paul Stewart and Melbourne’s Nathan Jones from the first quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. Port Adelaide’s Robbie Gray had the ball in the forward line and was being tackled by his opponent Jones. Gray changed direction in a bid to break the Melbourne player’s tackle. As Gray altered his direction, Jones spun out of the tackle and collided with Stewart, who was stationary and bracing for contact. It was the view of the panel that Stewart’s contact with Jones was caused by circumstances outside the control of the Port Adelaide player and no further action was taken.



Contact between Melbourne’s Bernie Vince and Port Adelaide’s Kane Cornes from the second quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. It was the view of the panel the force used was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.



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