THE WESTERN Bulldogs have suspended ruckman Will Minson for one match over his offensive sledging of Port Adelaide midfielder Danyle Pearce.

The Bulldogs announced the sanction in a statement on Tuesday morning, and said Minson would also formally apologise to Pearce and Port Adelaide and undertake education in line with the AFL's Respect and Responsibility Policy.

"The club has the highest of expectations when it comes to players' behaviour both on and off the field,” Bulldogs CEO Simon Garlick said.

"While Will is genuinely remorseful for his actions the club will not tolerate the use of inappropriate and offensive comments, especially in regards to women."

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Minson said that he recognised his comments were inappropriate and offensive and he accepted the penalty.

"I sincerely apologise for my comments and regret they have caused hurt and offence to Danyle, his family and the Port Adelaide Football Club," he said.

"I realise there are no excuses for my behaviour and I accept the sanction given to me by the club."

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It's not the first time Minson has been in trouble for sledging a Port Adelaide opponent.

In 2008 he apologised for offensive comments to Kane Cornes about his ill son.