Alex Witherden has been charged with striking Ben Crocker, Collingwood, during the third quarter of the Round 7 match between the Brisbane Lions and Collingwood, played at the Gabba on Sunday May 6, 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 Collingwood Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was assessed as a $3000 sanction. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.