Carlton has today imposed a two-match ban and ordered Heath Scotland to make a $3000 donation to a relevant charity, after he pleaded guilty to one charge of assault last year.

The charge relates to an incident Scotland was involved in at the Mulwala Ski Club in January 2012.

Carlton General Manager of Football, Andrew McKay said the decision for Scotland’s ban was that he did not meet the Club’s high expectations for player conduct.

“The Club is very disappointed in Heath’s actions as they did not uphold Carlton’s core values and behaviours,” he said.

“Heath has expressed considerable remorse for his actions and will make the $3000 donation to Les Twentyman’s 20th Man organisation, who he has worked closely with over the past 12 months.”

This organisation provides educational, sporting and counselling services to the homeless and disadvantaged.

“Heath understands this is a serious matter and accepts the Club’s reasoning for the two game suspension and donation,” McKay said.

Scotland will serve his two-match ban in the opening two rounds of the 2013 home and away season.

He will be available for selection during the NAB Cup, as well as play for Carlton’s VFL affiliate, the Northern Blues throughout his suspension.

McKay said the AFL had endorsed the Club’s sanction.