Sharks clear finals hurdle as Cotter faces 1-2 game ban

Addin Fonua-Blake and Ronaldo Mulitalo can play week-one finals against North Queensland after disciplinary hearings, while Cowboys captain Reuben Cotter faces a one to two-game suspension for a high tackle on Josh Papalii.

Why it mattersThe bans shape how both teams will look in the finals. A Cotter suspension weakens North Queensland in a tight matchup; losing Gabrael thins Cronulla's backline options.

AustraliaNRL fans across Australia are watching the finals, and these suspensions will alter how two key teams line up in week one.

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