AFL hits players' pockets as league chases $159,850 in fines for combination of offences Daryl Timms
From: Herald Sun
December 14, 2012 PLAYERS were fined a staggering $159,850 by the AFL this year for offences ranging from wrestling, engaging in melees, negligent contact with umpires, obscene language and obscene gestures.
Richmond players made the biggest contribution to the league's consolidated revenue for the year.
A total of 15 Tigers paid fines of $27,550, while 14 North Melbourne players were fined $25,950.
The most expensive game for the two clubs was their Round 17 clash when 18 players were fined a total of $27,000 for a quarter-time melee.
Tigers defender Steve Morris unsuccessfully appealed against the match review panel's decision to fine him $1600. It was the only fine given by the tribunal with the bulk - $158,250 - handed down by the match review panel.
Amazingly, Sydney did not have one player fined. Hawthorn had two players, who paid a total of $1800, while Carlton was third on the list with 11 players handing over $22,800.
The most controversial fine was the $1350 given to Geelong's Josh Hunt for standing on Carlton goalsneak Eddie Betts' hand. It was argued that he should have been suspended.In total, 102 players were fined while eight beat their charges.
THE LISTTeam No. players Fine amount
Adelaide 3 $2700
Brisbane 10 $10,500
Carlton 11 $22,800
Collingwood 3 $8100
Essendon 10 $15,000
Fremantle 2 $1800
Geelong 3 $3150
Gold Coast 4 $3600
GWS Giants 6 $8400
Hawthorn 2 $1800
Melbourne 6 $10,800
Nth Melb. 14 $25,950
Port Adelaide 6 $9600
Richmond 15 $27,550
St. Kilda 2 $1800
Sydney 0 -
West Coast 2 $2700
W.Bulldogs 3 $3600
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TOTAL 102 $159,850
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