CARLTON'S leadership group has acted swiftly in the wake of Setanta O'hAilpin's intra-club match attack on teammate Cameron Cloke, suspending the Irishman for an indefinite period.

Captain Chris Judd was one of a number of senior Blues to rule on the punishment, deciding that O'hAilpin should not be able to mix with his teammates for a time that's still to be determined.

As well as being barred from the senior list, O'hAilpin will train with VFL affiliate Northern Bullants and will not be involved in any club activities.

He must also undergo an anger management course with the club's sports psychologist.

It was at Friday morning's hit-out that O'hAilpin lashed out at ruckman Cloke, striking him with a fist before kicking him as he lay on the ground.

Senior coach Brett Ratten described O'hAilpin's actions as "a poor act" and when asked if the player's career could be in jeopardy said that, "we'll have to sit down and have a talk about all the issues and what goes from here".

Chief executive Greg Swann later reaffirmed the club's stance in a statement.

"Setanta's actions were totally unacceptable, on or off the field, and we are bitterly disappointed in the incident with Cameron Cloke," Swann said.

The Blues said O’hAilpin, who was sent from the field following the third-quarter incident and then told to go home and cool off, was sorry for his actions and had apologised to Cloke.

It came as a double blow after midfielder Andrew Carrazzo left the scratch match with a forearm injury.

Scans confirmed a bone break and a recovery period of six weeks, putting Carrazzo in a race for Carlton's season opener against Richmond.