In the 17th minute of a recent match, a tackle on Dragon Max Feagai led to Waerea-Hargreaves being sent to the sin bin. This incident has been classified as a Grade 2 offense. Given that this is Waerea-Hargreaves’ third such offense, he faces a potential three-game suspension with an early guilty plea. However, he plans to challenge the grading at the judiciary on Tuesday night at 6 pm. If he succeeds in disputing the grading, he will be fined $3,000. Conversely, if found guilty of a Grade 2 offense, he will face a four-match ban.
Meanwhile, Bulldogs back-rower Jaeman Salmon has accepted a two-game suspension after pleading guilty to a Dangerous Contact charge. This charge stems from an incident with Warriors halfback Te Maire Martin that resulted in Martin sustaining a broken jaw. As a result, Salmon will miss the upcoming matches against the Cowboys and Broncos, but he is expected to return in Round 22.
Additionally, Sharks utility player Siosifa Talakai will be unavailable for the Round 19 game against the Wests Tigers. Talakai received a one-match ban for a high tackle on Titans hooker Sam Verrills during Friday night’s match, which the Sharks lost 20-16 at Coffs Harbour. Talakai was sin-binned for this 12th-minute incident and subsequently charged with a Grade Two Careless High Tackle.
