Sydney Roosters centre Joseph Manu ruled out of NRL grand final re-match
Sydney Roosters centre Joseph Manu has been ruled out of the NRL grand final re-match against Melbourne on Friday after being found guilty of dangerous contact
17 April 2019 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz
The Kiwis international will receive a one-game suspension for a crusher tackle on Cronulla winger Sione Katoa.
Manly prop Addin Fonua-Blake was also found guilty after being charged with a careless high tackle on Newcastle's Mitchell Pearce - he was handed a two-match NRL ban.
A throat injury has ruled Brisbane prop Matt Lodge out of Sunday's match with Canberra.
It comes as an extra blow with lock Tevita Pangai Junior out for another week through suspension.
North Queensland hope injecting Justin O'Neill and Scott Bolton into their side will snap a four-game losing streak when they travel to face the Warriors.
Kiwis forward Joseph Tapine has been ruled out for 12 weeks with ankle ligament damage.
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