Tough Calls: Round 10 Judiciary Ruling Puts Tripping Tiger on the Bench, Origin Aspirant in Hot Water, Grant Under Scrutiny for Contact with Kicker
Wests Tigers’ Isaiah Papali‘i is facing suspension due to a rare grade-two dangerous contact charge for tripping Knights’ Leo Thompson during Saturday’s match. This could see him miss Magic Round or potentially face a two-week ban if he contests the charge.
Meanwhile, Newcastle Knights’ Daniel Saifiti’s hopes for a NSW recall are dimmed after receiving a grade-two careless high tackle charge for an incident involving Tigers’ Jake Simpkin. This may result in one or two games on the sidelines for Saifiti.
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In the same game, Wests’ Jackson Hastings and Alex Seyfarth were charged for high tackles, though they may receive fines instead of suspension.
Melbourne Storm’s Harry Grant faces a grade-one dangerous contact charge for an incident during the match against Cronulla. Rabbitohs’ Matt French also received a charge for dangerous contact.
Earlier in the round, Parramatta’s Ryan Matterson and Shaun Lane were charged for incidents in their match against Brisbane. Matterson faces a fine for contrary conduct, while Lane faces a fine for dangerous contact. Additionally, Bulldogs’ Kurtis Morrin was charged for a high tackle on Liam Henry. No charges were issued from the Dolphins’ victory over Manly.
