By Matt Burgan 8:46 AM Tue 20 Jul, 2010
MIDFIELDER Jordie McKenzie can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea for making contact with an umpire
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MIDFIELDER Jordie McKenzie has accepted a $900 sanction for making negligent contact with field umpire Jeff Dalgleish during the first quarter of Sunday’s 11-point loss to Fremantle at Subiaco Oval.
McKenzie was initially charged with a first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $1200 sanction by the match review panel.
But he took an early plea, which reduced the sanction by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.
McKenzie impressed with 21 touches against Fremantle in round 16 and will be eligible to play against Sydney Swans at the MCG on Sunday.
melbournefc.com.au
