Gold Coast SUNS spearhead Tom Lynch has been cleared by the Match Review Panel of any wrongdoing after they assessed an incident in the fourth quarter against St Kilda on Saturday afternoon at Metricon Stadium.

The Saints’ Tom Lee was preparing to mark with Lynch behind him, seeking to make a contest. As Lee sought to complete the mark, Lynch went to spoil the ball.

The Gold Coast player made initial contact with the ball before making high contact with his opponent. A free kick was paid to Lee for the high contact.

It was the view of the panel Lynch’s action was a legitimate attempt to spoil as he made initial contact with the ball. No further action was taken.