Raiders flyer Kaeo Weekes has earned a fine for a crusher tackle on Dragons enforcer Blake Lawrie.
Later in that same clash, David Klemmer was handed a fine for his careless high tackle on Raiders skipper Joseph Tapine.
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The Sporting News provides all the latest NRL Judiciary news below.
Kaeo Weekes faces crusher tackle fine
Weeks was hit with a grade one charge for his crusher tackle on Blake Lawrie in the 35th minute of his side's clash against the Dragons.
The Raiders fullback bagged a hat-trick and was instrumental in fending off a late Dragons comeback.
With an early guilty plea, he will pay a fine of $1,500.
David Klemmer charged with careless high tackle
Klemmer is set for a fine after an 80th-minute careless high tackle on Tapine.
The Dragons prop copped a grade one charge, meaning he will pay a $1,000 fine with an early guilty plea.
He risks another $500 if he challenges unsuccessfully.
Full Round 18 NRL Judiciary charge list, results
Player | Team | Charge | Opponent | Early plea | Guilty at panel |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kaeo Weekes | Raiders | Crusher Tackle (Grade 1) | Blake Lawrie | $1,500 | $2,000 |
David Klemmer | Dragons | Careless High Tackle (Grade 1) | Joseph Tapine | $1,000 | $1,500 |