A grade-one unsafe throw charge carries a 125-point base penalty.
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Copley has been named on an extended bench as cover for Hodges.
“I’m not the biggest fan of the system but I’m sure after missing Issac Luke in last year’s grand final and now potentially Justin Hodges in this year’s grand final, I don’t think it’s best for the game”.
Corey Parker and Justin Hodges of the Broncos celebrate victory over the Sydney Roosters.
Brisbane Broncos will contest the NRL Grand Final after running in six tries to win an exhilarating Preliminary Final 31-12 against Sydney Roosters on Friday.
The Broncos will play the victor of tonight’s second preliminary final between the Storm and North Queensland Cowboys in Melbourne in the premiership decider in Sydney.
‘I just want to thank everyone here for giving me a fair trial, we have a system in place when you make a bad decision in rugby league, you have the chance to come here and state your case.
Judiciary chairman Geoff Bellew appeared concerned by Guerra’s testimony at times and asked him to clarify what he was saying – chiefly that he jumped in the tackle to earn a penalty, subsequently putting himself at risk – on a number of occasions.
Yes, I know, the Cowboys conceded zero points against Cronulla in week two of the finals, but that was understandable because the Sharks literally had nothing.
“But that’s not the reason we lost the game, we had our opportunities to get our game on and we didn’t”.
Guerra, who was not injured in the tackle, gave evidence on behalf of Hodges, during which he came out in support for his fellow Maroons teammate. After the hearing Hodges denied that Guerra had been bending the truth.
Shearer said his son would be playing in the Noosa seven’s competition on Sunday, so he might be watching the grand final from the sideline.
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It appeared to be as absolutely sure as whole night follows daytime that often Hodges could well be struck by using a talent one hazardous cast demand compensation for his get into on Roosters forward Aiden Guerra.
