Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Cats, the incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points).
This was a total of four activation points, resulting in a classification of a level one offence, drawing 80 demerit points and a reprimand.
Dawson has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduced the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record.
Geelong’s Joel Corey was charged with tripping Danyle Pearce during the second quarter of Saturday night’s game.
He can also accept a reprimand and 60 points towards his future record with an early plea.
