GWS forward Jake Stringer looks likely to be the latest player to be charged for making careless contact with an umpire.
A fourth-quarter stoppage in Thursday's game between Essendon and GWS saw Stringer collide with official Nick Brown.
The in-form Giant was circling the ball-up and contesting with ex-teammate Andrew McGrath before the pair split as Brown backed away from the contest.
Stringer ran into the back of Brown and then held the umpire to ensure he wouldn't fall.
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The incident is set to see Stringer receive a fine from the Match Review Officer, however a meeting with the AFL Tribunal is unlikely to be on the cards.
Stringer doesn't have a 'careless contact with an umpire' offence against this record over the past two seasons.
In fact, the former Bomber and Bulldog hasn't been cited by the MRO in either of the 2024 or 2025 seasons.
Stringer's incident might not be the only one looked at by the MRO from the Round 19 opener, with a tackle from Kieren Briggs on Sam Durham a chance to be looked at.
The tackle left Durham requiring medical treatment on the sidelines after his head hit the turf as a result of the tackle.
Durham was able to return to the field after passing a HIA, aiding Briggs' chances of avoiding a charge for rough conduct.
The MRO's findings from the game will be handed down on Friday evening.
