Harris Andrews has been charged with striking Mark Baguley, Essendon, during the third quarter of the Round 12 match between the Brisbane Lions and Essendon, played at the Gabba on Sunday, June 10, 2018.
In summary, he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea. Andrews will accept this fine.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Essendon Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was assessed as a $3000 sanction. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
Other Incidents Assessed:
Contact between Luke Hodge and Essendon's Dyson Heppell from the second quarter of Sunday's match was assessed. The ball was loose in front of Hodge, who was seeking to take possession.
As Hodge prepares to take the ball, Heppell props in front of the Brisbane player, allowing him to contest the ball or prepare for a tackle. Hodge makes contact with the Essendon player as he runs in the line of the ball.
It was the view of the Match Review Officer that Hodge was contesting the ball and had no realistic alternative way to contest the ball.
