Goodes accepts tripping reprimand

Posted May 24, 2011 12:00:00

Sydney's Adam Goodes has accepted a reprimand from the AFL's Match Review Panel for tripping Hawthorn's Brent Guerra.

The dual Brownlow Medallist remains eligible for this year's award after receiving a reprimand and 66 points towards his future record.

Carlton's Brock McLean, Richmond's Dylan Grimes, Melbourne's Joel MacDonald and Fremantle's Stephen Hill have also lodged early-guilty pleas and are free to play this weekend.

McLean accepted a $900 sanction for making negligent contact with umpire Chris Donlon during the first quarter of the round-nine match against Geelong at Docklands on Friday night.

Hill pleaded guilty to making negligent contact with umpire Stuart Wenn during the third quarter of the game against Port Adelaide at Football Park on Saturday and also accepted a $900 sanction.

MacDonald has been fined $900 for wrestling St Kilda's Nick Winmar during the half-time break of Saturday's game at Docklands.

Grimes accepted a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record for tripping Essendon's Leroy Jetta during the third quarter of Saturday night's clash at the MCG.

The AFL Tribunal will not sit on Tuesday night as no players are contesting charges.

- AAP

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Goodes reprimanded for tripping

Updated May 23, 2011 17:18:00

Dual Brownlow medallist Adam Goodes has escaped suspension for tripping a rival during Sydney's 46-point loss to Hawthorn on Sunday.

Goodes can accept a reprimand for tripping Hawk Brent Guerra late in the match at the SCG.

Richmond defender Dylan Grimes also fell foul of the match review panel for tripping, and has also received a reprimand.

Grimes is already sidelined with a hamstring injury he sustained later in the match.

Carlton's Brock McLean and Fremantle's Stephen Hill have been charged with making negligent contact with an umpire, and will be fined $900 if they make early guilty pleas.

Melbourne defender Joel Macdonald can accept a $900 fine if he makes an early guilty plea to a wrestling charge.

But his team-mate Clint Bartram's match-day report for striking St Kilda's Jason Blake was thrown out, the panel saying the contact was below that required to constitute a reportable offence.

- AAP

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First posted May 23, 2011 17:08:00

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