Trent Cotchin, Richmond, has been charged with a First Offence for Making Negligent Contact with an Umpire ($1200 sanction) for making negligent contact with umpire Luke Farmer during the first quarter of the Round 17 match between Richmond and Port Adelaide, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday July 13, 2014.
In summary, he can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea.
A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-07-14/mrp-full-statement-round-17
