MIDFIELDER/forward Colin Sylvia has accepted a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record for striking Port Adelaide tall forward Justin Westhoff during the final quarter of Sunday’s 79-point loss at the MCG.

Sylvia took the early plea, after he was originally charged with a level two striking offence (125 demerit points, one match).

He will be available to play in Saturday night’s clash against Essendon at the MCG.

The match review panel said in its initial findings: “Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the Port Adelaide Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), low impact (one point) and high contact (two points).”

“This is a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a level two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction.

“He has two matches suspended within the last two years, but this penalty does not impact for a further bad record. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to a reprimand and 93.75 points towards his future record.”