James Harmes in action during the R12 match between Melbourne and Carlton at the MCG on June 2, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

MELBOURNE midfielder James Harmes has been handed a one-match suspension for his high bump on Carlton's Matthew Cottrell. 

Cottrell had just fumbled the ball and kept running forward to collect it when Harmes came in and bumped him from the opposite direction.

Match Review Officer Michael Christian graded the rough conduct charge as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact, drawing a one-match ban.

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Is Harmes in hot water for this bump?

James Harmes concedes a free kick after catching Matthew Cottrell high in this contest

It means Harmes will miss the King's Birthday clash with Collingwood unless he can successfully overturn the suspension.