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The AFL has advised the Match Review Panel has reviewed the matches played from the weekend. The following charges were laid:
Barry Hall, Sydney Swans, has been charged with a level three striking offence against Ben Rutten, Adelaide, during the third quarter of the Round 13 match between the Sydney Swans and Adelaide, played at AAMI Stadium on Saturday June 27, 2009.
In summary, his previous poor record means that his sanction is increased to a three-game penalty, and he can accept a two-match sanction with an early plea.
The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a level three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has a total of eight matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 50 per cent to 337.50 points. He also has 57.50 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 395 points and a three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 296.25 points and a two-match sanction.
The match day report laid against the Sydney Swans' Jesse White for striking Bernie Vince during Saturday’s game was assessed. The panel said that White’s hand made contact with Vince’s knee as the Adelaide player kicked the ball. The contact caused White’s hand to ricochet upwards, making accidental high contact. No further action was taken.
The match day report laid against the Sydney Swans' Heath Grundy for striking Nathan Bock during Saturday’s game was assessed. The panel said that Grundy’s open hand clipped Bock’s face as the Adelaide player marked the ball. The action was not seen as a striking motion and was deemed to be an attempt to spoil the mark. No further action was taken.
