The AFL Appeals Board have upheld Saint Ben Long's one-match ban on Wednesday night.

He was charged for a dangerous bump on Bulldog Jackson Macrae in Saturdayโ€™s elimination final clash at the Gabba.

The MRO graded the incident as medium impact with careless conduct and high contact, resulting in a one-match suspension, with the Saints challenging the charge at the Tribunal.

St Kildaโ€™s attempts to have the ban overturned on Monday night were unsuccessful, with the club getting the same result at the AFL Appeals Board.

It means Long will miss Friday nightโ€™s semi-final clash against Richmond.

His suspension is a major blow for St Kilda, withย Patrick Ryderย (hamstring) andย Jake Carlisleย (personal) also being forced omissions this week.