Richmond defensive trio Alex Rance, Nick Vlastuin and Dylan Grimes have all been charged by the AFL's Match Review Panel for seperate incidents during yesterday's win over Hawthorn.
Rance was charged by the MRP for striking Hawk Luke Breust during the last quarter of the 13-point win, while Vlastuin was cited for engaging in rough conduct against Breust in the second term.
Grimes was charged for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the match.
All three defenders can accept fines for their respective charges, and are free to face Brisbane this Saturday at the MCG.
Charges laid:
Alex Rance, Richmond, has been charged with striking Luke Breust, Hawthorn, during the fourth quarter of the Round Three match between Richmond and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Sunday April 8, 2018.
In summary, he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Hawthorn Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction. The player can accept a $2000 sanction without appearing before the Tribunal.
Dylan Grimes, Richmond, has been charged with a first offence for engaging in a melee during the first quarter of the Round Three match between Richmond and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Sunday April 8, 2018.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for engaging in a melee is a $1500 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.
Nick Vlastuin, Richmond, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Luke Breust, Hawthorn, during the second quarter of the Round Three match between Richmond and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Sunday April 8, 2018.
In summary, he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Hawthorn Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction. The player can accept a $2000 sanction without appearing before the Tribunal.
