Star midfielder Dan Hannebery has been offered a $1500 fine with an early plea after being charged with being the instigator of a melee at the start of the Round 4 match against the Western Bulldogs.

In summary, Hannebery can accept a $1500 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for being the instigator of a melee is a $2500 sanction. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1500 sanction.

All other Swans players were cleared by the Match Review Officer.