Essendon veteran Ben Howlett has been charged by the AFL Match Review Panel for engaging in rough conduct against Adelaide's Luke Brown.

Howlett, 28, was cited during the final term of Saturday night's clash at Etihad Stadium. The incident occured as Howlett tackled Brown in Adelaide's defensive 50.

The MRP judged the incident as careless conduct and of low impact to the head, attracting an initial $1,500 sanction. An early plea can reduce the penalty to $1,000.

MATCH REVIEW PANEL STATEMENT
Ben Howlett, Essendon, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Luke Brown, Adelaide Crows, during the fourth quarter of the Round 21 match between Essendon and the Adelaide Crows, played at Etihad Stadium on Saturday August 12, 2017.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Adelaide Crows Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with low impact to the head. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. The player has a no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction.