Darcy Gardiner has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Hawthorn's Taylor Duryea during the third quarter of the Round 17 match between the Brisbane Lions and Hawthorn, played at UTas Stadium on Saturday July 14, 2018.

In summary, he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available evidence and a medical report from the Hawthorn Football Club, the incident was classified 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.