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Crossland out of grand final as judiciary hands down big ban
Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland will miss the NRL grand final and most of the Rugby League World Cup after he was banned for four matches at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night.
Crossland pleaded guilty to a dangerous contact charge over the hip-drop tackle that resulted in a horror leg injury for Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary during Sunday’s preliminary final.
Nathan Cleary of the Panthers is tackled by Phoenix Crossland of the Knights. Getty Images
Crossland was referred straight to the judiciary for the tackle which resulted in a compound fracture and dislocation for Cleary, who now faces a months-long recovery period after undergoing emergency surgery.
‘Stop apologising’: Teary Knights star learns fate as emotional Cleary phone call revealed
A devastated Phoenix Crossland has apologised to Nathan Cleary and footy fans across the country after he copped a four-match ban for his hip-drop tackle on the Panthers champion that will cost him a spot in Newcastle’s grand final side.
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Crossland was referred directly to the NRL judiciary for the first-half incident in Sunday’s preliminary final that saw him sent off and resulted in Cleary suffering a shocking compound fracture of the ankle.
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'Massive shoes to fill': Graham out to honour close mate Phoenix
The pain of seeing his close mate miss out on an NRL grand final is driving Harrison Graham as he prepares to replace Phoenix Crossland for Sunday's clash with the Roosters.
Crossland was banned for four matches at the judiciary on Tuesday for the hip-drop tackle that left Nathan Cleary with a fractured leg.
Graham stepped into the No.9 duties when Crossland was sent off last week and played a key role in leading the 12-man Knights past Penrith in a stunning upset.
The 25-year-old has been heavily favoured to start at hooker in the grand final and knows exactly where to turn to for advice.
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