North Melbourne young gun Jy Simpkin has copped an alcohol ban and an ankle injury after accidentally stepping out in front of a motorcyclist.
Simpkin, who had been drinking, crossed a red light and was hit by a motorcyclist in West Melbourne on Sunday morning.
The motorcyclist was not hurt but Simpkin was, straining ligaments in his ankle, an injury North Melbourne say will see him miss two to four weeks of football.
He has also copped a self-imposed six-month alcohol ban and will donate $2,000 to Road Trauma Support Services, plus fines from Victoria Police for being drunk in a public place and for crossing the road on a red light.
He will also undertake an educational course to deal with making better choices and dealing with alcohol.
"We are disappointed with Jy. He had been drinking and unfortunately, he wasn't as alert to his surroundings and as careful as he should have been," North Melbourne general manager of football Cameron Joyce said.
"Jy didn't see the motorcyclist and stepped out in front of him and the accidental collision occurred.
"He is very lucky no one was more seriously hurt."