Australian Football Association of North America

by Lisa Albergo reporting for AFANA from Chicago

TRIBUNAL

Charges Laid:

Josh Hill (WB), making forceful front-on contact against Geelong's Andrew Mackie:assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points), equaling four points, a Level Two offense, 125 demerits and a one game suspension. He accepted, reducing the penalty 25% to 93.75 and a reprimand. He will carry the demerits into next season and those will be added to any future offense.

Brendon Goddard (STK), striking Hawthorn's Sam Mitchell: assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point), equaling five points, a Level Two offense, 125 demerits and a one game suspension. He accepted, reducing the penalty 25% to 93.75 and a reprimand. He will carry the demerits into next season and those will be added to any future offense.

The Match Review Panel also reviewed an incident between Hawk Mark Williams and Saint Max Hudghton. The MRP determined that Williams made contact with Hudghton's back and not his head or neck. The MRP further determined that the free kick paid at the time was appropriate and no other penalty was warranted.

Source: Patrick Keane, AFL Media Release