Aaron Francis in action during Sydney's clash against the Western Bulldogs in round 16, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

SYDNEY'S Aaron Francis is set to miss next week's clash against Fremantle after being offered a one-match ban for striking.

Francis, who was also fined twice for engaging in a melee/wrestle, struck Lachie Bramble in the body in the third quarter of the Swans' nine-point loss to the Western Bulldogs on Friday night.

The Match Review Officer graded the incident as intentional conduct, medium impact and body contact, resulting in the one-match ban.

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Francis and Rory Lobb were both fined twice for engaging in a melee/wrestle.

Swans forward Tom Papley was fined for instigating a melee/wrestle, while Isaac Heeney was fined for striking.