Thompson out of Brownlow contention

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Brownlow blow ... Scott Thompson is ineligible after an unsuccessful trip to the tribunal. Source: Sarah Reed / News Limited

Adelaide acting captain Scott Thompson is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after an unsuccessful visit to the AFL tribunal.

The Crows midfielder was found guilty of rough conduct for his bump on Western Bulldogs defender Brett Goodes last Sunday at AAMI Stadium.

Thompson was not facing suspension, as his good record meant the highest penalty he could receive was a reprimand and carryover points.

But he had to be found not guilty to stay in contention for the Brownlow.

Thompson finished equal-fourth in the award last year, five votes behind winner Jobe Watson.

He has won Adelaide's last two best and fairest awards and made the All-Australian team for the first time last season.

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Had he taken the early plea, Thompson would have had 70.31 points carryover points.

Now he has 93.75, just short of the 100 threshold for a one-game suspension.

Thompson argued that he initially went to smother Goodes' kick, but decided to bump when the Bulldogs player suddenly changed direction.

Thompson, who appeared at the tribunal via a video link from Adelaide, said he made contact with Goodes' shoulder and chest, not his head.

"I feel I've done nothing wrong," he said in his evidence.

But the three-man jury found the contact was unreasonable.

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