Sam Verrills

Rooster banned, Panthers duo dodge suspensions

Saturday’s NRL charges are in, and it’s not good for the Chooks.

Published by
Mitch Keating

Roosters playmaker Sam Verrills has been offered a suspension ranging between 1-2 matches following a high tackle charge in Saturday's win over the Titans.

Verrills' incident involving Gold Coast centre Brian Kelly has been marked down as a grade two charge, meaning the Chooks rake will need to successfully challenge the NRL Judiciary in order to line-up against Manly in next week's semi-final.

Should Verrills and the Roosters be unsuccessful in their challenge - which will need to be submitted before midday on Monday - the 22-year-old will miss two matches.

In Saturday's other match, Panthers forward Viliame Kikau has been handed a $2850 fine for a dangerous contact charge during Penrith's loss to South Sydney.

The incident in question saw Kikau and Rabbitohs second-rower Jaydn Su'A involved involved during the 25th minute mark of the match.

Kikau can accept a $2150 sanction should he opt for an early guilty plea.

Fellow Penrith forward Isaah Yeo was placed on report in Saturday's qualifying final for a crusher tackle on Souths prop Tevita Tatola, however has not been charged by the NRL.

Published by
Mitch Keating