Richmond player Tyler Sonsie has been charged by the VFL's Match Review Panel following the VFL Tigers' Round 1 win last Sunday.

The Match Review Panel charged Sonsie for striking Southport player Max Pescud during the fourth quarter of the VFL Round 1 Match between Richmond and Southport on Sunday, 27 March at the Swinburne Centre.

Based on the available video evidence and medical report, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct with Low Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a one (1) match sanction as a first office.

Sonsie has accepted a $500 fine (AFL Listed) and a reprimand with an early guilty plea.