Ainslie Kemp is seen injured after a collision with Belle Dawes during Hawthorn's qualifying final against Brisbane on November 10, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos

BRISBANE will challenge Belle Dawes' one-match ban for charging in a bid to have the star mid available for the Lions' preliminary final next weekend.

Dawes collided front-on with Hawthorn defender Ainslie Kemp in the second quarter of the Lions' qualifying final win on Sunday.

The midfielder was cited for charging, with the Match Review Officer grading the incident as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact, resulting in a one-game suspension.

The suspension, if it stands, means the Lions would be without Dawes for their preliminary final at home to Adelaide or Fremantle next week.

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Huge Dawes bump fells Hawk as final heats up

Ainslie Kemp comes from the field after appearing to receive high contact from this Belle Dawes front-on bump

Dawes has enjoyed a great season, averaging 18.8 disposals, 6.8 tackles and 4.3 clearances.

No other players were suspended from week one of finals.

Hawk Emily Bates has been fined for rough conduct against Cathy Svarc, while North Melbourne's Vikki Wall can also accept a fine for rough conduct against Sarah Goodwin.