Geelong superstar Gary Ablett will serve the first suspension of his decorated 331-game career after the Cats chose not to challenge his penalty for striking Gold Coast's Anthony Miles.

Ablett will miss Saturday's clash with Sydney at GMHBA Stadium after accepting the one-match ban handed down by match review officer Michael Christian.

Gary Ablett won't challenge his one-match ban. Credit:Morgan Hancock

The 35-year-old lashed out with his right fist and made contact with Miles' jaw during Geelong's 27-point win over his old side at Metricon Stadium.

However, Miles was able to play out the match apparently unhindered.