The initial incident occurred in the 36th minute of the game that finished 1-1 and originally escaped the attention of the referee, therefore allowing the Match Review Panel to intervene.

The MRP has alleged that Sigmund committed the offence of "Assault on a Player (e.g. violent conduct when not challenging for the ball)" against Leijer and proposed a sanction of three matches on Monday night.

Sigmund has until 12.00 noon on Tuesday to accept the proposed sanction or refer the matter to a hearing by the FFA Disciplinary Committee.

The match featured a stirring comeback by 10-man Victory after a red card was handed out to midfielder Nick Ward for  two bookable offences.