Jarrad Waite has been fined by the Match Review Panel for kneeing Sydney’s Harry Marsh on Sunday.

The incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the body and a $1,500 fine. With an early plea the number dips to $1,000, leaving Waite free to take the field on Sunday against Hawthorn at Arden Street.

The MRP’s findings

Jarrad Waite, North Melbourne, has been charged with kneeing Harry Marsh, Sydney Swans, during the second quarter of the Week One JLT Community Series match between North Melbourne and the Sydney Swans, played at Coffs Harbour on Sunday February 19, 2017.

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

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Sydney Swans’ Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.