It seems very harsh on Baker but you have to take two things into account:

1. There were 4 seperate incidents and they are added up to come up with the number of weeks he gets.
2. Each lot of seperate points gets a 50% loading as Baker has missed 5 or more matches via suspenion in the last 3 years (due to hitting Jeff Farmer late in 2007)

Update:

Wednesday: So, after the drama of Monday, Steven Baker originally challenged two of his 4 charges but just before the tribunal case, decided to just challenge the hitting of the injured hand incident. He wasn’t successful in this case and will miss 9 matches.

AFL Tribunal, 5.30pm, Tuesday June 29:

Steven Baker, St Kilda, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, at the start of the first quarter of the Round 13 match between St Kilda and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of seven matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 50 per cent to 337.50 demerit points and a three-match sanction.

Steven Baker, St Kilda, has been charged with a Level Two misconduct offence in that he made unreasonable and unnecessary contact with an injured player, Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match between St Kilda and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of seven matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 50 per cent to 187.50 points and a one-match sanction.

Sanctions Accepted:

Steven Baker, St Kilda, has accepted a total sanction of five matches for two separate striking offences from the weekend’s match — striking Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match (Geelong Cats forward line) between St Kilda and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010 and striking Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match (centre of the ground) between St Kilda and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

Cameron Mooney, Geelong Cats, has accepted a two-match sanction for striking Jason Blake, St Kilda, at the start of the first quarter of the Round 13 match between the Geelong Cats and St Kilda, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, has accepted a total sanction of three matches for two separate striking offences from the weekend’s match — striking Steven Baker, St Kilda, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match between the Geelong Cats and St Kilda, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010 and striking Steven Baker, St Kilda, during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between the Geelong Cats and St Kilda, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

Charges Laid:

Steven Baker, St Kilda, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, at the start of the first quarter of the Round 13 match between St Kilda and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

In summary, his previous poor record means that his two-game sanction must remain at two games, even with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of seven matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 50 per cent to 337.50 demerit points and a three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 253.13 points and a two-match sanction.

Steven Baker, St Kilda, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match (Geelong Cats forward line) between St Kilda and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

In summary, his previous poor record means that his two-game sanction must remain at two games, even with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of seven matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 50 per cent to 337.50 demerit points and a three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 253.13 points and a two-match sanction.

Steven Baker, St Kilda, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match (centre of the ground) between St Kilda and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

In summary, his previous poor record means that his two-game sanction must remain at two games, even with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of seven matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 50 per cent to 337.50 demerit points and a three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 253.13 points and a two-match sanction.

Steven Baker, St Kilda, has been charged with a Level Two misconduct offence in that he made unreasonable and unnecessary contact with an injured player, Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match between St Kilda and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

In summary, his previous poor record means that his one-game sanction must remain at one game, even with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of seven matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 50 per cent to 187.50 points and a one-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 140.63 points and a one-match sanction.

Please note, for where a player has been charged with multiple offences during one match, under the Tribunal guidelines on page eight of the attached document, the points for each offence where the player either accepts a penalty or is found guilty are added together to form a total amount. For each amount of 100 points in the total penalty, there must be one match served as a result.

Cameron Mooney, Geelong Cats, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Jason Blake, St Kilda, at the start of the first quarter of the Round 13 match between the Geelong Cats and St Kilda, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

In summary, his previous poor record means that his two-game penalty must remain at two games, even with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-game sanction. He has an existing poor record of two matches suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 20 per cent to 270 demerit points. He also has 68.75 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 338.75 points and a three-game sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 254.06 points and a two-game sanction.

Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, has been charged with a Level Two striking offence against Steven Baker, St Kilda, during the first quarter of the Round 13 match between the Geelong Cats and St Kilda, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

In summary, his previous carry-over points from within the last 12 months for an earlier offence means that his one-game penalty must remain at one game, even with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. He has 93.75 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 218.75 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 164.06 points and a one-match sanction.

Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Steven Baker, St Kilda, during the second quarter of the Round 13 match between the Geelong Cats and St Kilda, played at the MCG on Friday June 25, 2010.

In summary, his previous carry-over points from within the last 12 months for an earlier offence means that his two-game penalty must remain at two games, even with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence drawing 225 demerit points and a two-game sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. He has 93.75 points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 318.75 points and a three-match sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 239.06 points and a two-match sanction.

Other incidents assessed:

Contact between the Geelong Cats’ David Wojcinski and St Kilda’s Andrew McQualter from the third quarter of Friday’s game was assessed. The panel said that Wojcinski dived in to contest the ball. The Geelong player’s eyes were on the ball at all times and he reaches the ball before contact is made. As he was contesting possession and reached the ball, no further action was taken.

Contact between St Kilda’s Sam Fisher and the Geelong Cats’ Jimmy Bartel from the fourth quarter of Friday’s game was assessed. The panel said Bartel was being attended by club staff after a contest for the ball in the middle of the ground. Fisher was watching the play upfield, and was the closest opponent to the Geelong player. As Bartel prepared to move off the ground, with two club staff in very close proximity to him, Fisher was standing still watching the play upfield, with his eyes not on the Geelong player and staff. From all available vision that was viewed, including vision that was not broadcast during the match telecast, the play downfield then moved at the time that Bartel moves into Fisher’s path to begin leaving the ground. Fisher has his eyes on the play down the ground and steps forward and minor contact is made by Fisher to Bartel. The panel said that Fisher’s focus was play at the end of the ground and the contact was not deemed unreasonable in the circumstances. No further action was taken.

Contact between Melbourne’s Brad Miller and the Adelaide Crows’ Patrick Dangerfield from the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game was assessed. Due to the inconclusive nature of the vision available, which could not determine where contact was made to player Dangerfield, no further action was taken.

Liam Shiels and Cameron Mooney will be at the Tribunal tonight challenging their reports. Osborne and Scarlett took their offered suspensions. (I am a biased Hawk but) Think Shiels has a chance of arguing that the force was suffient to warrant a suspension. I haven’t see a good version of the Mooney hit to know what they are going to argue.

Sanctions Accepted:

Michael Osborne, Hawthorn, has accepted a one-match sanction for bumping or making forceful contact from front-on against Joel Selwood, Geelong Cats, during the fourth quarter of the Round Two match between Hawthorn and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Monday April 5, 2010.

Matthew Scarlett, Geelong Cats, has accepted a one-match sanction for knee-ing Michael Osborne, Hawthorn, during the first quarter of the Round Two match between the Geelong Cats and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Monday April 5, 2010.

Jared Brennan, Brisbane Lions, has accepted a one-match sanction for bumping or making forceful contact from front-on against Matthew Kreuzer, Carlton, during the first quarter of the Round Two match between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton, played at the Gabba on Thursday April 1, 2010.

Shannon Hurn, West Coast, has accepted a two-match sanction for engaging in rough conduct against Paul Stewart, Port Adelaide, during the second quarter of the Round Two match between West Coast and Port Adelaide, played at Subiaco on Saturday April 3, 2010.

Courtenay Dempsey, Essendon, has accepted a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record for striking Hayden Ballantyne, Fremantle, during the first quarter of the Round Two match between Essendon and Fremantle, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday April 4, 2010.

Charges Laid:

Matthew Scarlett, Geelong Cats, has been charged with a Level Two misconduct offence in that he kneed Michael Osborne, Hawthorn, during the first quarter of the Round Two match between the Geelong Cats and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Monday April 5, 2010.

In summary, he can accept a one-game sanction with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and groin contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 186.75 points and a one-match sanction.

Liam Shiels, Hawthorn, has been charged with a Level Three striking offence against Cameron Ling, Geelong Cats, during the first quarter of the Round Two match between Hawthorn and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Monday April 5, 2010.

In summary, he can accept a one-game sanction with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.

Cameron Mooney, Geelong Cats, has been charged with a Level One engaging in rough conduct offence against Rick Ladson, Hawthorn, during the second quarter of the Round Two match between the Geelong Cats and Hawthorn, played at the MCG on Monday April 5, 2010.

In summary, his previous poor record means that his one-game sanction must remain at one game, even with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of four activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level One offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of one match suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 137.50 points. He also has 31.25 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 168.75 points. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 126.56 points and a one-match sanction.

Michael Osborne, Hawthorn, has been charged with a Level Two bumping or making forceful contact from front-on offence against Joel Selwood, Geelong Cats, during the fourth quarter of the Round Two match between Hawthorn and the Geelong Cats, played at the MCG on Monday April 5, 2010.

In summary, he can accept a one-game sanction with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), medium impact (two points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 168.75 points and a one-match sanction.

Jared Brennan, Brisbane Lions, has been charged with a Level One bumping or making forceful contact from front-on offence against Matthew Kreuzer, Carlton, during the first quarter of the Round Two match between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton, played at the Gabba on Thursday April 1, 2010

In summary, his previous poor record means that his one game sanction, must remain at one game, even with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points). This is a total of four activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level One offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has an existing bad record of one match suspended within the last three years, increasing the penalty by 10 per cent to 137.50 points. He also has 82.81 demerit points carried over from within the last 12 months, increasing the penalty to 220.31 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 165.23 points and a one-match sanction.

Shannon Hurn, West Coast, has been charged with a Level Three engaging in rough conduct offence against Paul Stewart, Port Adelaide, during the second quarter of the Round Two match between West Coast and Port Adelaide, played at Subiaco on Saturday April 3, 2010.

In summary, he can accept a two-match sanction with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as negligent conduct (one point), high impact (three points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of six activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Three offence, drawing 325 demerit points and a three-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 243.75 points and a two-match sanction.

Courtenay Dempsey, Essendon, has been charged with a Level Two striking offence against Hayden Ballantyne, Fremantle, during the first quarter of the Round Two match between Essendon and Fremantle, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday April 4, 2010.

In summary, he can accept a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record with an early plea.

The incident was assessed as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a Level Two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction. He has no existing good or bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.

Other incidents assessed:

The Match Review Panel investigated contact between St Kilda’s Steven Baker and North Melbourne’s Brent Harvey from the second quarter of Saturday’s game, due to the fact there was limited vision available of the incident. After evidence was received from both players, no reportable offence could be determined. No further action was taken.

Contact between Port Adelaide’s Matt Thomas and West Coast’s Adam Selwood from the first quarter of Saturday’s match was assessed. Due to the inconclusive nature of the video evidence, no further action was taken.

Contact between Hawthorn’s Brent Guerra and the Geelong Cats’ Steve Johnson from the fourth quarter of Monday’s match was assessed. The panel said that Guerra and Johnson were running in the same direction. Guerra tackled Johnson and brought him to the ground. The tackle was one action only, with the momentum of both players taking Johnson forward. Guerra did not sling Johnson to the ground in the tackle, or drive him into the ground with excessive force. No further action was taken.

Dean Solomon

Dean Solomon and the Dockers have to sweat for another day with his case considered bad enough to send straight to the tribunal. This isn’t a good sign and probably points at 5 or more weeks!

In other findings:

• Amon Buchanan of the Swans has been offered 4 weeks for his bump on Luke Hodge
• Ryan Crowley is offered 1 week for a strike on Gary Ablett
• Daniel Kerr got 3 weeks for striking Matthew White
• Daniel Pratt got 2 weeks for eye gouging Brett Ebert

Some Geelong players had it looked at but no penalties were handed down