Storm back-rower Felise Kaufusi and Bulldogs winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak are among five players who have accepted suspensions following charges from the match review committee.
Knights five-eighth Phoenix Crossland, Warriors prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown and Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt complete the list of players who will miss matches.
In addition to those suspended, Storm prop Christian Welch and Knights back-rower Tyson Frizell have accepted fines. All charged players entered early guilty pleas.
Here is the breakdown of players and suspensions:
- Felise Kaufusi (Storm): 2 matches for dangerous contact (head/neck) of Eels forward Ryan Matterson
- Phoenix Crossland (Knights): 2 matches for crusher tackle on Warriors winger David Fusitu'a
- Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (Warriors): 3 matches for crusher tackle on Newcastle's Hymel Hunt
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Bulldogs): 2 matches for high tackle (careless) on Penrith No.7 Nathan Cleary
- Kyle Feldt (Cowboys): 2 matches for dangerous throw on Dragons centre Jack Bird
- Tyson Frizell (Knights): $1150 fine for dangerous contact (head/neck)
- Christian Welch (Storm): $1350 fine for dangerous contact (other)
Feldt placed on report for lifting tackle on Bird
Player | Felise Kaufusi |
Club | Storm |
Time Minute of Match | 46th |
Charge/Incident | Dangerous contact - head/neck |
Charge Grade | 2 |
Result - Guilty or Not Guilty | Guilty - Early plea |
Matches to serve | 2 |
Points/Fine calculation | 225 |
Carry-over points | 25 |
Misconduct on whom? | Ryan Matterson |
Player | Christian Welch |
Club | Storm |
Time Minute of Match | 69th |
Charge/Incident | Dangerous contact - Other |
Charge Grade | 1 |
Result - Guilty or Not Guilty | Guilty - Early plea |
Matches to serve | 0 |
Points/Fine calculation | $1350 |
Carry-over points | N/A |
Misconduct on whom? | Isaiah Papali'i |
Player | Phoenix Crossland |
Club | Knights |
Time Minute of Match | 2nd |
Charge/Incident | Crusher Tackle |
Charge Grade | 2 |
Result - Guilty or Not Guilty | Guilty - Early plea |
Matches to serve | 2 |
Points/Fine calculation | 262 |
Carry-over points | 62 |
Misconduct on whom? | David Fusitu'a |
Player | Jamayne Taunoa-Brown |
Club | Warriors |
Time Minute of Match | 9th |
Charge/Incident | Crusher Tackle |
Charge Grade | 2 |
Result - Guilty or Not Guilty | Guilty - Early plea |
Matches to serve | 3 |
Points/Fine calculation | 315+40=355 |
Carry-over points | 55 |
Misconduct on whom? | Hymel Hunt |
Player | Tyson Frizell |
Club | Knights |
Time Minute of Match | 35th |
Charge/Incident | Dangerous contact - Head/neck |
Charge Grade | 1 |
Result - Guilty or Not Guilty | Guilty - Early plea |
Matches to serve | 0 |
Points/Fine calculation | $1150 |
Carry-over points | N/A |
Misconduct on whom? | Eliesa Katoa |
Player | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak |
Club | Bulldogs |
Time Minute of Match | 71st |
Charge/Incident | High tackle - Careless |
Charge Grade | 2 |
Result - Guilty or Not Guilty | Guilty - Early plea |
Matches to serve | 2 |
Points/Fine calculation | 225 |
Carry-over points | 25 |
Misconduct on whom? | Nathan Cleary |
Player | Kyle Feldt |
Club | Cowboys |
Time Minute of Match | 32nd |
Charge/Incident | Dangerous throw |
Charge Grade | 2 |
Result - Guilty or Not Guilty | Guilty - Early plea |
Matches to serve | 2 |
Points/Fine calculation | 270 |
Carry-over points | 70 |
Misconduct on whom? | Jack Bird |