PORT ADELAIDE ruckman Scott Lycett has been referred directly to the tribunal over the first quarter tackle that left Adelaide’s Ned McHenry concussed in Saturday night’s Showdown XLIX.
After a review by the Match Review Officer, Lycett was charged with Rough Conduct for a dangerous tackle.
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with high contact and a severe impact.
Under that classification, Lycett cannot accept an early guilty plea and must be referred directly to the tribunal.
Lycett went on to notch a game-high 34 hit-outs in the 49-point win to go with 18 disposals, two clearances, three marks and six tackles.
Port Adelaide is awaiting confirmation of the tribunal hearing details.
