RICHMOND captain Trent Cotchin has dodged suspension, with the Match Review Panel handing him a $1000 fine for striking Lachie Neale.

Charge laid:

Trent Cotchin, Richmond, has been charged with striking Lachie Neale, Fremantle, during the first quarter of the Round Eight match between Richmond and Fremantle, played at the MCG on Sunday May 14, 2017.

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

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Fremantle Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. 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 $1000 sanction.