Carlton's Will Hayward is set to miss the Baggers' Gather Round clash against the Crows on Thursday, with the Tribunal upholding his one-match ban.

The former Swan turned Blue has been given a one-week suspension by the Match Review Officer after striking North Melbourne's George Wardlaw.

The incident would occur during the third quarter, with Hayward's left arm making contact with the 21-year-old's torso after kicking the ball, prompting a 50-metre penalty.

The MRO would deem the strike as intentional with medium impact on his body, resulting in a one-match suspension.

Carlton challenged the decision but failed to have his case thrown out by the Tribunal.