Nic Newman looks on during Carlton's clash against St Kilda in round six, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

CARLTON defender Nic Newman has copped a one-match ban for his hit on Brisbane midfielder Lachie Neale on Friday night.

Newman made contact to Neale's chin at a boundary throw in during the Blues' 26-point loss at Marvel Stadium.

The Match Review Officer has assessed the incident as intentional, low impact and high contact, which leads to a one-match ban.

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Is Newman in trouble for this hit on Neale?

Carlton's Nic Newman could come under MRO scrutiny for this incident with Brisbane's Lachie Neale

The 2020 Brownlow medallist was given a free kick for the incident during the third quarter, with Lions players remonstrating with Newman.

A Lions player was overheard on the broadcast describing the hit as a "dog shot".

If the Blues accept the sanction, Newman will be unavailable for a crunch game against the Western Bulldogs next Saturday night.