The Match Review Panel has fined both Ben Cunnington and Shaun Higgins following North’s win over Melbourne.

Cunnington was fined $1500 for striking Bernie Vince, while Higgins was also hit with a $1500 fine for striking Clayton Oliver. Both players can reduce their fines to $1000 with early pleas.

Meanwhile, the MRP also confirmed Demon Christian Salem has been offered a one match suspension for his elbow on Higgins.

The full MRP rulings

Shaun Higgins, North Melbourne, has been charged with striking Clayton Oliver, Melbourne, during the first quarter of the Round Nine match between North Melbourne and Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday May 21, 2017.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Melbourne Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.

Ben Cunnington, North Melbourne, has been charged with striking Bernie Vince, Melbourne, during the second quarter of the Round Nine match between North Melbourne and Melbourne, played at the MCG on Sunday May 21, 2017.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Melbourne Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.