Hille free to play...

[Doctor Fish]

Hillie got off. Yey!



Kozi 3-4 weeks. Yey!

[danstar84]

Excellent. There wasn't much in it, but I still thought he may cop a week.

[hop]

Wonders will never cease!!!!!

Could be start of some good karma coming our way.

[danstar84]

Match review panel: round one

2:49 PM Mon 29 March, 2010
THE AFL wishes to advise the Match Review Panel has reviewed the matches played from the weekend. The following charges were laid:

Charges Laid:
Justin Koschitzke, St Kilda, has been charged with a Level Three engaging in rough conduct offence against Nick Malceski, Sydney Swans, during the first quarter of the round one match between St Kilda and the Sydney Swans, played at ANZ Stadium on Saturday March 27, 2010.

In summary, his previous poor record means that his sanction must remain at three games, even with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a level three offence, drawing 325 demerit points and a three-match sanction. He has a total of three matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 30 per cent to 422.50 points. He also has 53.52 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 476.02 points and a four-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 357.02 points and a three-match sanction.

Brendon Goddard, St Kilda, has been charged with making negligent contact with umpire Stephen McBurney during the first quarter of the round one match between St Kilda and the Sydney Swans, played at ANZ stadium on Saturday March 27, 2010.

In summary, he can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea.

Making negligent contact with an umpire is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.

Other incidents assessed:
The match day report laid against Essendon’s David Hille for charging the Geelong Cats’ Jimmy Bartel from Friday’s match was assessed. The panel said that Essendon’s Jobe Watson had the ball and had directed a pass to his teammate Hille. Jimmy Bartel moved to cut off the kick and got to the marking contest first. The panel said Hille had his eyes on the ball and was attempting to take a chest mark. He turned to brace himself for contact, which was made to Bartel's body and shoulder. It was considered a legitimate attempt to mark the ball. No further action was taken.

Contact between Carlton’s Jarrad Waite and Richmond’s Daniel Connors from the first quarter of Thursday’s match was assessed. The impact was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

Contact between North Melbourne’s Brent Harvey and Port Adelaide’s Jacob Surjan from the third quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. Contact was made with an open hand. The force was below that required to constitute a reportable offence. No further action was taken.

Contact between the Western Bulldogs’ Ryan Hargrave and Collingwood's Paul Medhurst from the third quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. Due to the inconclusive nature of the video evidence, no further action was taken.

Contact between the Western Bulldogs’ Jason Akermanis and Collingwood’s Heath Shaw from the fourth quarter of Sunday’s match was assessed. Due to the inconclusive nature of the video evidence, no further action was taken.

[robrulz5]

Probably a bit lucky to get off but we'll take all the luck we can get.

[Gimps]

Hate to say I told you so! =D>

[Rossoneri]

Probably a bit lucky to get off but we'll take all the luck we can get.

How was he lucky? He was already airborn before Bartel cut in front. Not sure about you but on the rare occassions I got off the ground, I found it difficult moving myself away from the opponent in from of me.

[Mrs Mercuri]

Wonders will never cease!!!!!

Could be start of some good karma coming our way.

haha i feel the same... surely we couldnt be so lucky!!!

Great to have Hille in the side to tackle the Dockers.

[dom_105]

Justice served.

[robrulz5]

Probably a bit lucky to get off but we'll take all the luck we can get.

How was he lucky? He was already airborn before Bartel cut in front. Not sure about you but on the rare occassions I got off the ground, I found it difficult moving myself away from the opponent in from of me.

I think it was a soft report myself. We usually don't get any luck when it comes to reports.

[little_ripper]

suprised!

good times.

[Jazz_84]

wow im speachless....... awesome news though big boost for this weekends game!

[Windy_Hill]

and Lloyd got 4 weeks??

Go figure

Am pleasantly surprised although

[BenDoolan]

Mark Fraser coming through......

[rockhole]

Judging on our previous form, I thought we were gone for sure. A bit of much needed luck at last.

[robbie67]

Mark Fraser coming through......

Doubt it, he would have still kicked it to the opposition.

[s'dreams]

Justice served.

Hmmm ... seem to remember that a 50 was paid... compare to Zac Dawson on Kennelly - late and fist to the back of the head - Kennelly apparently still vomiting today. No report, no 50 (even though Kennelly had clearly taken the mark).

Ah well - will take the so called "let off".

Though please folks - although Hille has previous form, I think too many were too quick in here to claim he had a "brain snap". Lets keep that judgement for when McVeigh returns

Cheers - STI

[Crazyman]

Very happy with that, though I did think he was gawn with the elbow coming up the way it did... =D>