\n The match review findings for Saturday’s round 19 games are in\n <\/p>\n
Cam Rayner and Liam Baker clash during the match between West Coast and Brisbane at Optus Stadium in round 19, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos<\/p>\n
WEST Coast captain Liam Baker has copped a one-game ban for his late hit on Brisbane forward Cam Rayner, while Lions defender Noah Answerth has escaped with a fine for his hit on Harley Reid.<\/p>\n
Baker has been banned for rough conduct after collecting Rayner late in a marking contest in the fourth quarter of the Lions’ win at Optus Stadium on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Rayner held his ground in an aerial contest deep in the Lions’ forward line. He was awarded a free kick and converted his set shot which sealed the win for his side.<\/p>\n
The Match Review Officer graded the incident as careless, medium impact and high contact, drawing the one-game suspension.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Answerth has escaped with a $2000 fine (with an early guilty plea) for his hit on Eagles young gun Reid.<\/p>\n
Amswerth was reported on the spot for rough conduct, but it appeared he didn’t collect Reid high in the incident.<\/p>\n
The Match Review Officer graded it as careless, low impact and high contact, resulting in a fine only.<\/p>\n
It was one of eight fines handed out from Saturday’s games – and five from the clash in the west.<\/p>\n
Baker was also fined for careless contact with an umpire, while Fremantle star Andrew Brayshaw also copped a fine for careless umpire contact, bringing the Dockers’ total to five for the season and putting them in line for a possible fine from the League.\u00a0<\/p>\n