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CibbuanoHille in the clear
May 17th 2010 07:08
THE AFL match review panel has thrown out the match-day report laid against Essendon ruckman David Hille for engaging in rough conduct against St Kilda star Brendon Goddard during the first quarter of the Bombers' 12-point win at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The panel said contact was not made to the head or neck region and the force used was not deemed to be unreasonable or excessive.
It is the third time this season Hille has been cleared by the MRP.
Richmond midfielder Daniel Jackson is facing a two-match ban for head-butting Hawthorn's Campbell Brown during the final term of the Tigers' heartbreaking three-point loss at the MCG on Sunday.
Due to a poor record Jackson can't reduce his sanction with an early guilty plea.
He will be risking a three-game suspension if he elects to contest the charge at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
Jackson's head-butt occurred shortly after Brown floored the Tiger with a bump.
The panel assessed the bump but took no further action after ruling that Brown bumped Jackson in the shoulder region.
Carlton utility Jarrad Waite can accept a two-game ban for engaging in rough conduct against Port Adelaide's Jason Davenport but will be risking a three-match suspension if he goes before the tribunal.
The match-day report against Saint Steven Baker for wrestling Essendon speedster Leroy Jetta was thrown out, the MRP deeming that contact was not vigorous or forceful.
Fremantle small forward Hayden Ballantyne and Hawks skipper Sam Mitchell can accept $900 fines for pulling the hair of Collingwood defender Harry O'Brien and Tigers youngster Ben Nason respectively while Melbourne defender Matthew Warnock can accept the same sanction for making negligent contact with a field umpire.
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