Colac youngster Jack Skinner has been sent straight to the tribunal after being cited by AFL Barwon’s Match Review Panel for an alleged off-the-ball incident in the win over Bell Park.
Port Melbourne-listed Skinner, who was making his senior debut for the Tigers after crossing from Colac Imperials, has been charged with striking Dragon Tom Pearson following an investigation.
K rock Football understands the second quarter incident was captured by independent footage provided by the Dragons
As reported on Monday, Pearson was taken to a Geelong hospital for treatment before later being released.
The tribunal will hear the case next Wednesday night.
Meanwhile, St Joseph’s star James Hickey is free to play in the blockbuster Easter Saturday meeting with Leopold at Lorne after accepting a reprimand for an incident with Newtown & Chilwell youngster Archie Lazzaro.
The incident during the final quarter of Joeys’ 35-point win at Elderslie Reserve was assessed as careless conduct, body contact, and low impact, drawing a one-match sanction.
Four incidents in the GDFNL were assessed, but no charges were laid.
In his first match back at Bell Post Hill, Tim Barton was looked at for a dangerous tackle on North Geelong’s Charlie McDonald, with the MRP not deeming the action reportable.
The MRP was satisfied a free kick for high contact by Werribee Centrals’ Daryl Chesterman on Belmont Lion Brad Michell was enough.
Lions skipper Jak Evans was cleared of an incident with Centurion newcomer Regan Vesty, and inconclusive vision resulted in no charge against Corio spearhead Herschelle Carr for an incident with Anakie gun Luke Dahlhaus.
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