The AFL's Match Review Officer has handed down one charge from Thursday's game between Geelong and the Western Bulldogs, with Cats midfielder Bailey Smith hit with a fine.

The Geelong star has been charged with making careless contact with an umpire, which will see Smith pay a penalty of at least $1000.

The base sanction comes in at $1500, which can be reduced to $1000 with an early plea, while Smith can opt to challenge the charge in the hope of being cleared.

The fine adds to past penalties against Smith this year, who has forked up $4750 in fines across three prior charges this year.

No other player was charged by the AFL's Match Review Officer.