MRP & Tribunal Results Round 8
TSL
1. Cody Thorp (Launceston) was reported for intentionally or carelessly bumping or making forceful contact with William Edmunds (North Launceston) during a ground ball contest in the 1st quarter.
The Match Review Office has assessed the details of the incident and the evidence provided and believe that the contact was legal and does not warrant a penalty.
No further action required.
2. Cody Thorp (Launceston) was cited for intentionally striking Zac Burt (North Launceston) which lead to a 50m penalty in the 1st quarter.
The Match Review Office has assessed the details of the incident and has determined that the action be graded as a “Classifiable Offence” and to be deemed as intentional conduct, with low impact and high contact.
Player Thorp (Launceston) to be offered a base sanction of two (2) matches, reduced to 1 match with an early guilty plea.
Player Thorp has accepted the early guilty plea.
3. Luke Graham (Tigers) was referred for potentially striking a North Hobart player midway through the 3rd quarter.
The Match Review Office has assessed the details of the incident and believe due to insufficient video and umpire evidence, in addition to minimal impact to the North Hobart player that a penalty can’t be issued.
No further action required.
