Ruckman Sam Naismith can accept a $1000 sanction for rough conduct against Richmond defender Bachar Houli.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Richmond  Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with medium impact to the body.

The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.