Nathan Brown has been charged with engaging in rough conduct with Essendon's Adam Saad.
The incident occurred during the first quarter of Friday night's Round 21 clash at Etihad Stadium.
In summary, he has been referred directly to the Tribunal and is not able to accept an early plea. Based on the available evidence and a medical report from the Essendon Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with high impact to the head.
The incident has been referred directly to the Tribunal.
Meanwhile, Bomber Cale Hooker has been offered a $1500 fine (with an early guilty plea) for misconduct against Daniel McKenzie.
