Richmond star Trent Cotchin and Collingwood match-winner Jordan De Goey have each escaped suspension, regardless of being discovered responsible in separate incidents assessed by the match overview officer from final week’s observe matches.
The high-profile duo have been hit with monetary sanctions for his or her offenses however are free to play in Spherical 1 of the AFL season.
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Cotchin was discovered responsible of misconduct after driving his forearm into Melbourne’s James Harmes because the pair tangled on the bottom.
However the former Tigers skipper can line up within the season-opener towards Carlton on March 16 after being dealt a $1500 wonderful.
The penalty could be decreased to $1000 with an early responsible plea.
De Goey was in peril of lacking Collingwood’s blockbuster conflict with premiers Geelong on March 17 after he dumped Hawthorn recruit Lloyd Meek in a heavy deal with.
The Magpies star was charged with tough conduct – assessed as careless conduct, low impression and excessive contact – and was handed a $3000 wonderful.
It may be decreased to $2000 with an early responsible plea.
GWS ruckman Braydon Preuss escaped penalty over an awkward tackle on Gold Coast’s Tom Berry and might play towards Adelaide on March 19.
Preuss was suspended thrice final season.
