The Pies youngster was hit high, with the Match Review Officer (MRO) grading the contact as “medium impact” and “careless conduct”.
Vision shows King bypassing the ball with a raised forearm, which catches Macrae’s neck after he disposes of the football.
St Kilda is challenging the one-week suspension in the hope of having King free to play this week against Essendon.
A reduced impact grading would mean King is hit with a fine instead of a suspension.
King was instrumental in the Saints’ victory on Thursday night, slotting three majors and showcasing his elite athleticism against Billy Frampton and Darcy Moore.
Anthony Caminiti will come into consideration to replace the number 12 if the club’s challenge is unsuccessful.
St Kilda face Essendon on Saturday, March 30.
Craig McRae has opened up about an emotional car ride home after Collingwood’s Round 2 loss to St Kilda.
It was a defeat that consigned his reigning premier brigade to an 0-3 start to 2024, but a series of post-game text messages between the coach and his playing group may have galvanised the 2024 Pies.
Just seven days later, McRae’s Collingwood beat Brisbane by 20 points at the Gabba in the rematch of last year’s Grand Final — providing a much-needed kickstart to the club’s campaign.
