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  • Crossland out of grand final as judiciary hands down big ban | ‘Stop apologising’: Teary Knig…

    Crossland out of grand final as judiciary hands down big ban | ‘Stop apologising’: Teary Knig…

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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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  • Cleary defends Crossland after gruesome injury as hearing locked in | ‘Good sign’: Walters gives …

    Cleary defends Crossland after gruesome injury as hearing locked in | ‘Good sign’: Walters gives …

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    Cleary defends Crossland after gruesome injury as hearing locked in

    Phoenix Crossland is likely to miss the grand final. (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)

    Nathan Cleary has defended Phoenix Crossland against online abuse, saying the tackle that broke his leg was a "complete accident".

    The Penrith star also said he had "nothing but respect" for Crossland, who had reached out to apologise.

    Crossland has been referred straight to the judiciary over the tackle, with a hearing set for tonight at 6pm AEST.

    Nathan Cleary has leapt to the defence of Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland, pleading with fans to stop peppering the embattled Knight with social media abuse as he prepares to plead his case to the NRL judiciary tonight.

    'Good sign': Walters gives Walker a World Cup boost

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    Sam Walker has ticked key boxes that Australia coach Kevin Walters looks for as he edges closer to a World Cup start at No.7.

    The Sydney Roosters playmaker hit top form against the Dolphins in the preliminary final after his miracle return from an ankle injury to guide the Tricolours to the grand final against Newcastle, and is 80 minutes away from being selected in the World Cup team.

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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 has been referred straight to the judiciary for a hip-drop tackle on Nathan Cleary in last weekend's preliminary final and is expected to be suspended for the decider.

    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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