JACKSON Trengove and Justin Westhoff have been slapped with $1,000 fines by the Match Review Panel, but are free to play against the Hawks on Friday night.
Trengove was charged with misconduct against GWS ruckman Rory Lobb for an incident in the second quarter of Saturday's game. With no applicable bad record his misconduct offence can be reduced from $1,500 to $1,000 with an early guilty plea.
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Likewise, Westhoff's fine can be reduced from $1,500 to $1,000 with an early guilty plea for his tackle on Jeremy Cameron in the fourth quarter.
The MRP also reviewed the half time scuffle between a number of players but decided it did not constitute a melee.
Full MRP report on Trengove and Westhoff
Jackson Trengove, Port Adelaide, has been charged with misconduct against Rory Lobb, GWS Giants, during the second quarter of the Round 20 match between Port Adelaide and the GWS Giants, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday August 15, 2015.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the GWS Giants Football Club, it was the view of the panel the incident should be classified as misconduct. A misconduct offence draws a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable bad record. An early plea can reduce the penalty to a $1000 sanction.
Justin Westhoff, Port Adelaide, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Jeremy Cameron, GWS Giants, during the fourth quarter of the Round 20 match between Port Adelaide and the GWS Giants, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday August 15, 2015.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the GWS Giants Football Club, it was the view of the panel the incident should be classified as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The offence was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable bad record. An early plea can reduce the penalty to a $1000 sanction.