Reuben Cotter, a forward for the North Queensland Cowboys, will be available to participate in the State of Origin opener despite being sin-binned for a questionable high shot during his team's victory over the Sydney Roosters.
The controversial decision to send him off stemmed from what was considered off-the-ball contact with Roosters halfback Sam Walker.
This incident occurred in the second half, yet the match review committee chose not to issue any charges against Cotter, affirming coach Todd Payten's stance, who expressed intentions to seek clarification from the NRL regarding the ruling during his post-match press conference.
In other news, Manly's Lehi Hopoate and Tigers' Patrick Herbert are both facing potential suspensions.
During Manly's match against the Tigers, Hopoate appeared to push a referee while chasing a kick, leading to a Grade 2 contrary conduct charge that could result in a one-match suspension. However, if he contests the charge and fails, he risks a two-match ban.
On the other hand, Patrick Herbert has received a Grade 2 dangerous contact charge that could lead to a two-match suspension if he pleads guilty early, or three matches if he chooses to fight the charge and loses.
Additionally, Herbert faces financial penalties for a separate dangerous contact offense, facing $1800 with a guilty plea or $2500 if he contests it and loses.
Furthermore, Terrell May, Jock Madden, Tom Chester, and Matt Lodge have also been fined for various high tackle and dangerous contact offenses.