WESTERN Bulldogs midfielder Ed Richards has escaped suspension after an errant forearm left North Melbourne's Luke Davies-Uniacke concussed during Thursday night's match at Marvel Stadium.

With minutes remaining in the first quarter, Richards received a handball in his forward 50 and was immediately confronted by Davies-Uniacke, with the gun Dog collecting his opponent high.

The Kangaroo was left dazed and eventually subbed out of the match, before the Dogs cruised to a 49-point win that has temporarily moved them up to fourth on the ladder.

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The incident wasn't cited in the Match Review Officer's findings on Friday afternoon, meaning Richards is free to play.

He later suffered a shoulder injury after a heavy collision with Cam Zurhaar in the third term, but was able to play out the match.

Coach Luke Beveridge said Richards appeared to suffer a minor AC joint injury but was confident he would be fit to take on Adelaide next week.