West Coast star Harley Reid has been hit with a two-match suspension for his sling tackle on St Kilda’s Darcy Wilson.

Reid landed himself in hot water during the third quarter of the Eagles’ loss, when he slung the young Saint into the ground to concede a free kick for a dangerous tackle.

The incident was graded as careless conduct with high contact and high impact, the latter charge upgraded despite Wilson playing out the game due to the potential to cause injury.

Unless the Eagles successfully appeal the sanction, Reid will miss games against North Melbourne and Essendon, with the ban also ruling him ineligible for the AFL Rising Star Award, for which he was a heavy favourite.

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