North Melbourne will challenge forward Lindsay Thomas’ rough conduct charge.

Thomas was offered a two match ban with an early plea for making contact with Gary Rohan at the SCG on Sunday.

The Match Review Panel's official assessment of the incident was as follows:

Lindsay Thomas, North Melbourne, has been charged with a Level three engaging in rough conduct offence against Gary Rohan, Sydney Swans, during the first quarter of the round Four match between North Melbourne and the Sydney Swans, played at the SCG on Sunday April 22, 2012.
 
In summary, he can accept a two-match sanction with an early plea.

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