BERNIE Vince and Jake Melksham have been offered fines for incidents during Sunday’s win over the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.
The match review panel announced the sanctions on Monday afternoon.
Bernie Vince, Melbourne, has been charged with striking Dayne Beams, Brisbane Lions, during the second quarter of the Round 22 match between Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions, played at the MCG on Sunday August 20, 2017.
In summary, he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Brisbane lions Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was a second classifiable offence this season and classified as a $2500 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1500 sanction.
Jake Melksham, Melbourne, has been charged with misconduct during the fourth quarter of the Round 22 match between Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions, played at the MCG on Sunday August 20, 2017.
In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for misconduct is classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.