Houston was cited by the Match Review Officer for rough conduct on Adelaide's Izak Rankine during the third quarter of Saturday's Showdown. Image: AFL Photos.

Port Adelaide will appeal Dan Houston's five-match ban, which was handed down by the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night.

Houston was cited by the Match Review Officer for rough conduct on Adelaide's Izak Rankine during the third quarter of Saturday's Showdown. The incident was classified as careless conduct and severe impact with high contact.

The appeal is expected to take place on Thursday, with the AFL to communicate exact timings soon.