Superstar forward Lance Franklin could play in this week's match against North Melbourne if the No. 23 decides to take an early plea at the tribunal this evening.

Frranklin can accept 93.75 points for his bump on Adelaide's Michael Doughty, otherwise, if he decides to challenge, he may risk being suspended for a week. The report was assessed as being negliglent conduct, low impact and high contact, resulting in 125 points.

But the early plea will reduce the points to 93.75.

Collingwood's Travis Cloke will be sitting out for his side's clash against the Western Bulldogs, for his strike on Carlton's Michael Jamison. Cloke has carry-over points from the last 12 months, including bein reported for headbutting last week against the Demons.


In other tribunal news, North Melbourne's Daniel Pratt and Fremantle Ryan Crowley have been charged with wrestling one another in Saturday's clash at Subiaco Oval. Prat has been given a $900 fine and Crowley $1800, as it is the Docker's second wrestling charge in the last year.

Kangaroos skipper can accept a reprimand for striking Crowley as well. He was offered 70.31 points towards his future record, due to an existing five-year good record.

Richmond’s Shane Tuck can accept a $1950 sanction with an early plea for making negligent contact with an umpire in the Tigers’ win over Melbourne on Sunday.