The Match Review Officer has completed their review of yesterday's game between Richmond and St Kilda.

Charge laid:

Marlion Pickett, Richmond, has been charged with Striking Dan Butler, St Kilda, during the third quarter of the Round Three match between St Kilda and Richmond played at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, April 3, 2022.
 
In summary, the player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, Low Impact, Body Contact. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea.

Incident assessed:

The incident involving Richmond's Hugo Ralphsmith and St Kilda’s Jack Higgins from the first quarter of Sunday's match between St Kilda and Richmond was assessed. Higgins takes possession of the ball in the forward pocket for St Kilda. As Higgins was attempting to dispose of the football, he is tackled by Ralphsmith. It was the view of the Match Review Officer that Ralphsmith’ actions were not unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.