Prespakis among seven AFLW players fined for melee

Hamilton and Prespakis went toe-to-toe, with the pair eventually dragged to ground and others joining in on the fracas as the melee threatened to spiral out of control.

Tempers eventually settled, and players from both sides were hit with fines on Thursday.

Essendon and Swans players scuffle during a tight contest at Whitten Oval. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

For Essendon, Prespakis, Paige Scott, Jacqui Vogt and Brooke Walker can all accept $100 fines with an early guilty plea.

Swans trio Tanya Kennedy, Cynthia Hamilton and Alexia Hamilton can also accept $100 fines.

Sydney's Montana Beruldsen can accept a $250 for striking Mia Busch.