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Brad Walter | September 24, 2007 - 12:30PM
Melbourne Storm forward Jeremy Smith has escaped suspension and can play in Sunday's NRL grand final despite being charged today over a high tackle.
Smith has been charged with a grade one careless high tackle following yesterday's 26-10 victory over the Parramatta Eels.
The tackle on Jarryd Hayne in the 67th minute had led to conjecture that the Parramatta fullback may have taken a dive, a subject that Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy refused to comment on after the match.
However he will not be suspended, whether or not he enters an early guilty plea or opts to defend the charge, as it does not carry enough penalty points to incur a ban.
Parramatta's Timana Tahu has been charged with a head slam on young Storm centre Israel Folau. and faces a two match ban. Tahu played his last game of league yesterday before joining Super 14 franchise, NSW Waratahs. If found guilty, his suspension will carry over to rugby union.
Parramatta utility Daniel Wagon has been charged with a dangerous throw and faces a two match suspension at the start of next season.
SMH
Melbourne Storm forward Jeremy Smith has escaped suspension and can play in Sunday's NRL grand final despite being charged today over a high tackle.
Smith has been charged with a grade one careless high tackle following yesterday's 26-10 victory over the Parramatta Eels.
The tackle on Jarryd Hayne in the 67th minute had led to conjecture that the Parramatta fullback may have taken a dive, a subject that Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy refused to comment on after the match.
However he will not be suspended, whether or not he enters an early guilty plea or opts to defend the charge, as it does not carry enough penalty points to incur a ban.
Parramatta's Timana Tahu has been charged with a head slam on young Storm centre Israel Folau. and faces a two match ban. Tahu played his last game of league yesterday before joining Super 14 franchise, NSW Waratahs. If found guilty, his suspension will carry over to rugby union.
Parramatta utility Daniel Wagon has been charged with a dangerous throw and faces a two match suspension at the start of next season.
SMH