Lindsay Thomas has been handed a two-match ban, which can be reduced to one, for rough conduct against Lachie Hunter.

Thomas made contact with the Bulldogs’ midfielder while attempting to tackle during Friday night’s match.

The North forward can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

The Match Review Panel’s findings were as follows:

Lindsay Thomas, North Melbourne, has been charged with engaging in rough conduct against Lachie Hunter, Western Bulldogs, during the fourth quarter of the Round Six match between North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, played at Etihad Stadium on Friday April 29, 2016.

In summary, he can accept a one-match sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from the Western Bulldogs Football Club, the incident was assessed as careless conduct with medium impact to the head. The incident was classified as a two-match sanction. The player has no applicable record which impacts the penalty. An early plea enables the player to accept a one-match sanction.