The former Liverpool striker seemed to kick out at Anderson with his boots while on the ground, striking the Gold Coast player on the body.

But the Independent Review Panel won't take action against Fowler as the incident "did not escape the attention of the referee at the time", and the MRP says it therefore has no authority to intervene.

However, in another incident in the same match, Gold Coast United's Steve Pantelidis has been suspended for two matches for 'violent conduct' against North Queensland's Robbie Middleby.

Pantelidis has until 12 noon on Tuesday to appeal the ban.