North Melbourne's Shaun Atley and Taylor Garner have been handed fines for 'engaging in a melee'.

The pair can accept $1,000 fines for the charge, with the Bombers' Michael Hibberd and Michael Hurely also cited.

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Essendon's Patrick Ambrose can accept a $1,000 sanction for rough conduct against Jamie Macmillan.

The Match Review Panel's findings were as follows:


Shaun Atley, North Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence of being involved in a melee during the half time break of the Round 16 match between North Melbourne and Essendon, played at Etihad Stadium on Friday July 17, 2015.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable bad record. An early plea can reduce the penalty to a $1000 sanction.

Taylor Garner, North Melbourne, has been charged with a first offence of being involved in a melee during the half time break of the Round 16 match between North Melbourne and Essendon, played at Etihad Stadium on Friday July 17, 2015.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being involved in a melee is a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable bad record. An early plea can reduce the penalty to a $1000 sanction.