Geelong star Steve Johnson will miss this Saturday night's Elimination Final against Fremantle after the club accepted his one-match ban for rough conduct.

Johnson's poor record at the tribunal meant his suspension for reckless contact against Dan Hannebery had to stand even with an early plea.

The Cats decided against challenging the suspension because Johnson's sanction would have increased to two weeks had they lost.

Paul Chapman is free to play after accepting a reprimand for his striking charge.