ST KILDA'S Dan Butler has escaped with a fine for tripping Brisbane defender Ryan Lester during Friday night's loss at the Gabba.

Butler will be $3750 lighter in the hip pocket ($2500 with an early plea) after catching Lester's leg in an incident that was assessed as intentional conduct, low impact and body contact.

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Meanwhile, Butler's teammate Josh Battle has been fined the same amount for tripping Callum Ah Chee, and Paddy Dow has received a $3125 fine ($1875 with early plea) for careless contact with an umpire.