Fyfe, Dawson cited by MRP
The Freo duo face suspension after the Match Review Panel released its findings from the weekend
Fyfe was given a two-week ban for contact with Gold Coast's Michael Rischitelli in the third quarter, while Dawson received one week for a tripping incident.
Due to his previous record, Fyfe's two-match sanction must remain at two matches, even with an early plea.
The 22-year-old, who has been one of the best-backed players in the league to winthe Brownlow, would be ineligible to win the Medal if thesuspension stands.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from Gold Coast, the incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This was a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a level two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. Fyfe has a record of 50 demerit points carried over within the past 12 months, increasing the penalty to 275 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea only reduced the sanction by 25 per cent to 206.25 points and still a two-match sanction.
Dawson was charged with a level one tripping offence (80 demerit points, reprimand) for tripping Brandon Matera during the second quarter.
Due to his previous poor record he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Suns, the incident was assessed as reckless (two points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This was a total of four activation points, resulting in a classification of a level one offence, drawing 80 demerit points. Dawson has a bad record of 60 demerit points carried over within the past 12 months, increasing the penalty to 140 points and a one-match sanction. An early plea reduced the sanction by 25 per cent to 105 points and a one-match sanction.
The club has until 9am WST on Tuesday to decide if it will challenge the findings.