Richmond full-back Alex Rance has been charged by the AFL's Match Review Officer with staging during Saturday night's win over Essendon.

The charge occured in a third-quarter contest with Bomber rookie Shaun McKernan during the 71-point Dreamtime at the 'G victory.

Rance will be free to play Port Adelaide in this Friday night's clash at the Adelaide Oval.

Charge laid:

Alex Rance, Richmond, has been charged with staging during the third quarter of the Round 11 match between Richmond and Essendon, played at the MCG on Saturday June 2, 2018.

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

A first offence for staging is a $1500 sanction. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.