The Match Review Committee (MRC) charged three Manly Sea Eagles players following their defeat to the Wests Tigers on Thursday evening.
After finding themselves sent from the field via the sin-bin, forwards Corey Waddell, Haumole Olakau'atu, and Taniela Paseka have all been subsequently charged for their actions.
Waddell has copped the worst punishment out of the three and is facing two (early plea) to three (found guilty) weeks on the sidelines after being hit with a Grade 2 Careless High Tackle Charge on Solomon Alaimalo.
NSW Blues representative Haumole Olakau'atu may also find himself missing two matches if he decides to contest the charge and is found guilty. Otherwise, the second-rower will be fined $3000 for a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle.
Paseka faces a fine of $1000-1500 for his role in the tackle against opposing winger Solomon Alaimalo.
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โYou get what you deserve in the NRL, and tonight we weren't there.โ
Olakau'atu was sent to the bin for this high hit.
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Far worse hit than Crichton’s, it showed intent and came out of the line.
Yet inexplicably, it is categorised as a lower charge!
What gives, NRL?