The Match Review Panel has handed Scott Thompson a fine for a tripping incident in Sunday’s victory.

The key position defender was tangled up with Mark LeCras in the second quarter and can accept a $1,000 sanction if he elects for an early plea.

The MRP’s summary

Scott Thompson, North Melbourne, has been charged with charged with tripping Mark LeCras, West Coast, during the second quarter of the Round 10 match between North Melbourne and West Coast, played at Blundstone Arena on Sunday June 7, 2015.

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

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the West Coast Football Club, it was the view of the panel the incident should be classified as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The offence was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable bad record. An early plea can reduce the penalty to a $1000 sanction.