Saints to challenge King ban at AFL Tribunal

St Kilda's Max King is challenging his one-game ban at the AFL Tribunal. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

St Kilda spearhead Max King will challenge his one-match rough conduct ban at the AFL Tribunal in a bid to face Essendon.

King was cited for a high bump on Finlay Macrae, collecting the Collingwood midfielder in the head after he had disposed of the ball in Thursday night's match at the MCG.