PORT ADELAIDE forward Lindsay Thomas is facing a lengthy suspension after being referred directly to the Tribunal for his controversial bump on Geelong's Scott Selwood, while the Cat's elder brother Joel has been hit with a one-match suspension for striking Thomas in retaliation.  

Thomas has also been offered a one-match suspension for striking Joel Selwood, but the small forward faces a far longer ban for his bump on Scott in the second quarter of Saturday night's game at Adelaide Oval.  

Thomas charged past the ball to bump the younger Selwood as he crouched over to contest possession, the force of the blow concussing the Cats midfielder and sidelining him for the rest of the game.  

Thomas' conduct was assessed by Match Review Officer Michael Christian as careless, involving severe impact and high contact, which triggered a ban of at least three matches and, thereby, direct referral to the Tribunal.

In addition to his one-match suspension, Joel Selwood was fined $1000 for attempting to trip Power forward Chad Wingard.  

Geelong's midfield was spared a further crippling blow ahead of its round six clash against Sydney when Patrick Dangerfield escaped with a $2000 fine for engaging in rough conduct against Port big man Justin Westhoff.

Charges Laid:

Patrick Dangerfield, Geelong Cats, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Justin Westhoff, Port Adelaide, during the first quarter of the Round Five match between the Geelong Cats and Port Adelaide, played at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday April 21, 2018.

In summary, he can accept a $2000 sanction with an early plea. 

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Port Adelaide Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was classified as a $3000 sanction. The player can accept a $2000 sanction without appearing before the Tribunal.

Lindsay Thomas, Port Adelaide, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Scott Selwood, Geelong Cats, during the second quarter of the Round Five match between Port Adelaide and the Geelong Cats, played at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday April 21, 2018.

In summary, he has been referred directly to the Tribunal and cannot accept an early plea. 

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Geelong Cats’ Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with severe impact to the head. The incident was classified as a direct referral to the Tribunal and the player cannot be offered an early plea. 

Joel Selwood, Geelong Cats, has been charged with striking Lindsay Thomas, Port Adelaide, during the second quarter of the Round Five match between the Geelong Cats and Port Adelaide, played at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday April 21, 2018.

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

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Port Adelaide Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction. The player can accept a one-game penalty with an early plea. 

Lindsay Thomas, Port Adelaide, has been charged with striking Joel Selwood, Geelong Cats, during the second quarter of the Round Five match between Port Adelaide and the Geelong Cats, played at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday April 21, 2018.

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

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Geelong Cats Football Club, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction. The player can accept a one-game penalty with an early plea.

Joel Selwood, Geelong Cats, has been charged with attempting to trip Chad Wingard, Port Adelaide, during the fourth quarter of the Round Five match between the Geelong Cats and Port Adelaide, played at Adelaide Oval on Saturday April 21, 2018.

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

Attempting to trip is a fixed financial sanction of $1500. The player can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.