Dangerfield defends 'fair' tackle on Kreuzer

Patrick Dangerfield insists it was a "fair tackle" on Matthew Kreuzer but a former Brownlow Medal winner thinks he'll be suspended.

The Geelong star pinned Kreuzer's arms and dumped the ruckman head first into the turf in a dangerous tackle during the Cats' win over Carlton on Saturday night.

Talk immediately turned to Dangerfield and what Monday's findings would be from the Match Review Panel.

If Dangerfield is suspended over the incident he will obviously be out of the running to claim the prize for the game's best and fairest.

Speaking on Fox Sports News, former Brownlow Medal winner Adam Cooney says he thinks that's exactly what will happen.

"The media side thinks it's a bad look for the game. You do actually know when you have an arm pinned," Cooney said.

"Given the new interpretation of the rule you can't drag a player into the ground when he has got both hands pinned like that.

"I think he is in a bit of strife. I think he will get a week; he will be in trouble for that one. The AFL don't like hits to the head and driving into the turf."

Dangerfield spoke on Channel Seven's Game Day, insisting there was no malice intended in the tackle.

"I actually still thought he had the ball," Dangerfield said.

"I haven't been cited for anything. I felt it was a fair tackle. There was no umpire's call at the time.

"So I don't see an issue with it, but it's not up to me."

Geelong coach Chris Scott agreed with his star Cat, saying he didn't believe Dangerfield had a case to answer.

"He was unaware whether the ball had spilled out so he tried to take the player to ground and roll him in the tackle to avoid an in-the-back free kick which is exactly the way we coach it," he said.

"It wasn't a sling (tackle) that's for sure. I don't think he deliberately drove him into the ground.

"I would expect that would be fine ... but I've got my Geelong scarf on don't I?"

The concussed Kreuzer was ushered to the Carlton rooms and wasn't sighted for the rest of the match.

Geelong made short work of their insipid opponents, winning 18.15 (123) to 8.10 (58) in the Etihad Stadium clash.

Tom Hawkins kicked six goals in a best-afield performance as a roaming forward.