Essendon has accepted a one-match ban for ruckman Matthew Leuenberger.

Leuenberger was offered the suspension for striking Melbourne’s Max Gawn in the last term of the side’s game on Sunday.

Match Review Officer Michael Christian assessed the strike as intentional contact with low impact to the head.

Fellow Bombers ruckman Tom Bellchambers, who was rested for the match against the Demons, is expected to be available for selection for Saturday’s clash with Hawthorn. 

Leuenberger will be available to return for Essendon’s match against Carlton in round eight.