Penrith celebrated a thrilling victory against the Sydney Roosters at Commbank Stadium, but their future aspirations for the premiership are now uncertain. This uncertainty hinges on the potential repercussions faced by Nathan Cleary, their standout halfback.
During the match, Cleary attempted to block a kick from Hugo Savala, but the play took a controversial turn when he made contact with Savala's leg.
Referee Gerard Sutton quickly assessed the situation, stating, "There's force in it, it's very dangerous, and there's a high risk of injury."
As a result of this incident, Sutton opted to send Cleary to the sin bin.
Now, the match review committee's decision regarding the dangerous contact charge against Cleary will significantly influence Penrith's trajectory in the competition.