Key forward Tom Lynch has been charged with tripping GWS midfielder Ryan Griffen during the third quarter of the Round 16 match between the SUNS and Giants on Saturday at Metricon Stadium.

Lynch can accept a $1000 sanction with an early guilty plea.

Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the GWS Giants Football Club, it was the view of the panel the incident should be classified as careless conduct with low impact to the body. This offence was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has no applicable bad record. An early plea can reduce the penalty to a $1000 sanction.

The Gold Coast SUNS have until 11am Tuesday to accept or contest the MRP’s decision.