COLLINGWOOD will challenge defender Billy Frampton's three-game ban for his tackle on Brody Mihocek at the AFL Tribunal.

Mihocek is up and walking after undergoing surgery on a neck fracture following the Frampton tackle in the second quarter of the Magpies' loss to Melbourne on King's Birthday at the MCG.

The Demons forward slipped before being wrapped up by his 2023 premiership teammate, with the 33-year-old's head and neck left vulnerable in the incident.

Play was stopped for 10 minutes as medicos delicately dealt with the veteran forward, before he was stretchered off the MCG to a wave of applause from both sets of supporter groups.

The Match Review Officer charged Frampton with rough conduct, grading the incident as careless, severe impact and high contact, leading to the three-game ban.

Collingwood confirmed it would challenge the ban, with the Tribunal expected to sit from 5.30pm AEST on Wednesday evening. AFL.com.au will provide live text coverage of the hearing.

Meanwhile, Frampton's teammate Ed Allan has been dealt a $1000 fine (with an early plea) for careless umpire contact, putting Collingwood at risk of $50,000 fine amid a League crackdown.

The AFL cracked down on umpire contact last month after a spike in incidents, writing to clubs after round 10 reminding them that if their players transgress five or more times in the same season, they can be hit with a fine up to $50,000 under AFL rules.

Allan's indiscretion makes it four for the Magpies this season, putting the club in danger of being fined.

Demons star Kysaiah Pickett was slapped with a $2000 fine (with an early plea) for his trip on Brayden Maynard.