Steven May and Brandon Matera have been cited by Match Review Panel following Gold Coast’s round three match against the Brisbane Lions at Metricon Stadium on Saturday. 

The 22-year-old key defender has been charged with a Level One Engaging in Rough Conduct Offence (125 demerit points, one-match sanction) for engaging in rough conduct against Dayne Zorko, Brisbane, during the first quarter of the Round Three match between the Gold Coast SUNs and Brisbane, at Metricon Stadium on Saturday April 5, 2014.

In summary, due to his previous poor record, his one-match sanction must remain at one-match, even with an early plea.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Brisbane Football Club, the incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of four activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level One Offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has a bad record of 64.06 demerit points carried over within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 189.06 points and a one-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 141.80 points and a one-match sanction.

Meanwhile, Matera has been charged with a Level Two Engaging in Rough Conduct Offence (225 demerit points, two-match sanction), for engaging in rough conduct against Jed Adcock, Brisbane, during the second quarter of the Round Three match between the Gold Coast SUNS and Brisbane, at Metricon Stadium on Saturday April 5, 2014.

In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Brisbane Football Club, the incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two Offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.

The Gold Coast SUNS will have until 11am Tuesday to challenge or accept the Match Review Panel’s decision.