Tomas Bugg, Melbourne, has been charged with striking Callum Mills, Sydney Swans, during the first quarter of the Round 15 match between Melbourne and the Sydney Swans, played at the MCG on Friday June 30, 2017.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Sydney Swans Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with high impact to the head. The incident was referred directly to the Tribunal for its decision, with no early plea available to the player. The player has no record which impacts the penalty.