Cripps cleared by AFL over Murphy tackle

The incident came after Murphy had surgery on a bulging disc in his neck in December.

The Crows opted to take a cautious approach and substituted him out of the match.

No free kick was paid at the time and Blues coach Michael Voss said post-match he would be "staggered" if the AFL took it any further.

The match review officer assessed the incident on Monday but felt Cripps' actions did not constitute a reportable offence.

It means Brownlow favourite Cripps is still in contention for the game's most prestigious individual award.

The powerful midfielder continued his hot start to the season with 35 disposals, nine clearances and two goals in the convincing win over Adelaide.

Meanwhile, St Kilda midfielder Zak Jones has been fined $2000 for striking Melbourne's Clayton Oliver.

The incident was assessed as intentional conduct, low impact and body contact.