Richmond's Jacob Townsend has been offered a financial sanction by the AFL's Match Review Officer from Friday night's loss to Geelong.

Townsend was charged with striking Cat Jordan Clark in the third quarter of the 67-point defeat, and can accept a $1500 fine with an early plea.

Charge Laid:

Jacob Townsend, Richmond, has been charged with Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction) Jordan Clark, Geelong Cats during the third quarter of Round 12 match between Richmond and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Friday June 7.

In summary he can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.
 
Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Striking (Fixed Financial Sanction). The incident was classified as a $2500 sanction as a first offence. The player can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.