GREATER Western Sydney ruckman Dean Brogan has been referred direct to the Tribunal to face a rough conduct charge out of Saturday's clash with St Kilda at Manuka Oval.
Brogan has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against St Kilda's Jack Newnes in the first quarter of Saturday's clash.
Newnes was substituted out of the match with concussion.
The AFL completed an investigation into the matter on Monday evening, referring the matter directly to the Tribunal.
As a result, Brogan cannot accept an early plea.
AFL.com.au understands the Giants are planning to fight the charge and have engaged high powered lawyer David Galbally QC to represent Brogan.
The incident is believed to have happened not far from the interchange gate, with Brogan leaving the field at the time.
On his way off the ground Brogan is alleged to have made contact with Newnes.
The Giants are expected to argue Newnes was attempting to block Brogan's departure from the arena.
Newnes suffered mild concussion and was subbed out of the game.
The off-the-ball nature of the incident means there is only very limited vision, leading the MRP to send the case to the tribunal for a full hearing.
