The Match Review Panel (MRP) has this afternoon announced that Daniel Merrett has been charged with wrestling Melbourne Captain Nathan Jones.
Here's what was said in the media release from the AFL:
Daniel Merrett, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with wrestling Nathan Jones, Melbourne, during the third quarter of the Round Nine match between the Brisbane Lions and Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday May 22, 2016.
In summary, his $1500 sanction can be reduced to a $1000 sanction with an early guilty plea.
A first offence for wrestling was 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.
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