Bulldogs' West faces one-game AFL ban for high bump

Western Bulldogs' Rhylee West has copped a one-game ban after a high bump on a Fremantle opponent. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Rhylee West's shepherd on Fremantle opponent Brandon Walker has cost the Western Bulldogs player a one-game AFL ban for rough conduct.

West collected Walker high as the Bulldogs set up Sam Darcy for a goal in the second term of Saturday night's loss to Optus Stadium.

The incident was graded as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact.

It means West will miss next Sunday's match against Hawthorn unless they successfully take the case to the AFL Tribunal.

West is the latest player to face suspension under the league's crackdown on high contact.

Walker was left on hands and knees after the incident, but he was cleared of concussion and played out the game.

Geelong's Ollie Henry was fined for striking Carlton player Zac Williams, and Blues forward Harry McKay was also fined for umpire contact.

St Kilda forward Jack Higgins was banned for three games after his tackle on Aliir Aliir left the Port Adelaide defender concussed. 

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