Radley risks grand final ban after two first-half penalties in Roosters game
Roosters lock Victor Radley was penalised twice in the first half of Friday's preliminary final and risks missing next week's grand final through suspension.
Victor Radley was put on report twice in Friday's preliminary final. He now risks missing the grand final.
Radley's first penalty came in the 28th minute for a hip-drop tackle on Herbie Farnworth. He was penalised again in the 37th minute for a high tackle on the same player.
Radley has been charged five times this year. His history will work against him.
NRL legend Cooper Cronk said Radley should be okay. But Cronk warned: "he's treading a fine line".
Dolphins captain Isaiya Katoa was also put on report. He faced the same hip-drop charge in the opening minutes.
A suspension would hurt the Roosters badly. They would lose a key forward from their biggest match of the year.
- 2
- Penalties in first half
- 28th
- Minutes of first penalty
- 5
- Charges this year
Why it mattersIf Radley is suspended, the Roosters lose a senior leader and enforcer at the exact moment they need their full strength for the grand final.
AustraliaRadley's potential suspension will be decided before the NRL grand final, directly affecting the Roosters' chances if they beat the Dolphins.
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