Western Bulldogs defender Ryan Hargrave will miss this week’s clash against Sydney after accepting a one-match ban for striking Richmond’s Daniel Jackson on Sunday.

Watch a replay of the incident from which Ryan Hargrave was reported on the media player above.

Hargrave was charged with a Level Three striking charge in the third quarter of the loss to Richmond at the MCG, drawing 225 demerit points and a two-match sanction.

An early plea reduced the sanction to one match.

The 203 game veteran finished the game with 15 possessions and two marks.

In Hargrave’s absence, either Easton Wood or Lukas Markovic look to be the likely replacement after impressive games in the VFL.