Please find below summary of VFL Match Review Panel outcomes from Round 21 of the Smithy’s VFL Competition.

Eddie Ford (North Melbourne)

The Match Review Panel charged player Ford for Striking Coburg player Ben Overman during the third quarter of the VFL Round 21 match between Coburg and North Melbourne on Saturday 13 August at Piranha Park.

Based on the available video evidence and medical report, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct with Low Impact and High Contact. The incident was classified as a two-match sanction. The player can accept a one-match sanction with an early guilty plea.

Outcome – accepted one (1) match sanction

Charlie Comben (North Melbourne)

The Match Review Panel charged player Comben for Striking Coburg player Nathan Boucher during the third quarter of the VFL Round 21 match between Coburg and North Melbourne on Saturday 13 August at Piranha Park.

Based on the available video evidence and medical report, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct with Low Impact and Body Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction. The player can accept a $600 fine and a reprimand with an early guilty plea.

Outcome – accepted $600 fine and a reprimand