Carlton midfielder Dale Thomas has been charged with striking Collingwood forward Alex Fasolo during the second quarter of the Blues' victory over Collingwood on Saturday.

In summary, he can accept a $1000 sanction with an early plea.

Based on the available video evidence and a medical report from Collingwood, the incident was assessed as intentional conduct with low impact to the body. The incident was classified as a $1500 sanction. Thomas has no applicable record which impacts the penalty, with an early plea enabling him to accept a $1000 sanction.