Game Review Panel hands down sanctions

The Game Review Panel (GRP) has made determinations on three players following the on-court incident in the fourth quarter during the Round 8 Adelaide v Illawarra game on Saturday, November 7.

Adelaide (ADL)

• Nick Rakocevic has been charged with Unsportsmanlike Behaviour, a Fixed Financial Offence. As this is his second Fixed Financial Offence within the current or previous two NBL seasons, the increased second offence penalty applies automatically. The base penalty is a $1,550 fine, with an early guilty plea option of a $1,165 fine.

Illawarra (ILL)

• Makur Maker has been charged with Engaging in a melee/brawl/scuffle, a Fixed Financial Offence. The base penalty is a $775 fine, with an early guilty plea option of a $585 fine.
• William Hickey has been charged with Striking, a Classifiable Offence. The GRP has classified his conduct as intentional, medium impact, and body contact. The base penalty is a one-game suspension, with an early guilty plea option of a $1,550 fine.

Adelaide and Illawarra have been issued with Charged Offence Notices and have the option to accept the early guilty plea or appeal.