Daniel Merrett can accept a two-match sanction with an early plea, after being charged with striking in his final AFL game.
Here's what was said in the AFL's media release:
Daniel Merrett, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with striking Shane Savage, St Kilda, during the fourth quarter of the Round 23 match between the Brisbane Lions and St Kilda, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday August 28, 2016.
In summary, he can accept a two-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the St Kilda Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with medium impact to the head. The incident was classified as a three-match sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a two-match sanction.
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