Essendon big man Patrick Ryder has been cleared of rough conduct for contact with West Coast’s Patrick McGinnity during the second quarter of Thursday night’s match.

The match review panel said McGinnity had received the ball and was immediately preparing to kick as Ryder moved towards him.

As McGinnity disposed of the ball, Ryder bumped him late.

After speaking to the umpire who laid the report on the day, viewing all available footage and receiving a medical report from the West Coast Football club, the panel said it was inconclusive as to whether there had been forceful high contact made.

No further action was taken leaving Ryder free to take on Port Adelaide this weekend.