Port Adelaide ruckman Ivan Soldo might find himself in hot water with the Match Review Officer (MRO) after a high bump on Carlton defender Mitch McGovern.

During the first half of Thursday's clash at Adelaide Oval, Soldo is seen contesting a ball in dispute before his shoulder makes contact with McGovern's head.

The umpire awarded the Blue tall a free-kick, who was able to play out the remainder of the game.

Despite making head-high contact, what is working in Soldo's favour is his legitimate play on the ball, which the AFL has asked its players to do.

The former Tiger can be seen with eyes on the football and makes contact with the Sherrin.

Senior journalist Jon Ralph believes Soldo can expect to see a fine, but shouldn't miss any matches.

"I think he should be fine," Ralph said during Thursday's broadcast.

"The AFL asks players to contest in a reasonable manner. He (Soldo) actually makes contact with the Sherrin. He doesn't go past the ball or ignore it. It is what the AFL asks of them.

"I think it's a fine, a free kick but no worse."

The MRO will hand out their findings from Thursday's game later today (Friday).