Adelaide defender Max Michalanney has been charged for striking by the Match Review Officer, following Showdown 60 on Saturday night. 

Michalanney was cited for an incident mid-way through the second quarter involving Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades. 

The 22-year-old has been fined $1500 for the incident, which can be reduced to $1000 with an early guilty plea. 

Michalanney will be free to play in the Crows’ Round 17 clash against West Coast at Optus Stadium on Friday night.