Fines Handed Down After Heated Double-Header Clash

Connor Muhleisen

The MRC issued two fines following the Friday night double-header, with all four teams avoiding major penalties.

The first match at Brookvale Oval featured the Manly Sea Eagles defeating the St George Illawarra Dragons 44-10, resulting in only one player facing charges.

Connor Muhleisen from the Dragons was penalized in the final minute for Grade 1 Dangerous Contact against Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu.

If he accepts the early guilty plea, Muhleisen will incur a $750 fine, which could escalate to $1,000 if he contests the charge at the judiciary and is convicted.

The player qualifies for the reduced penalty after maintaining a clean record for three years.

Muhleisen was the sole player penalized from the opening match, while Dragons forward Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga avoided any repercussions despite being put on report in the first half.

Attention then shifted to Accor Stadium, where the Bulldogs faced the Panthers in a tense match characterized by numerous confrontations.

Although the Bulldogs were only behind 8-4 at halftime, they ultimately lost 24-10, with one player facing a fine.

Bulldogs forward Villiame Kikau received a charge for Grade 1 Dangerous Contact against Panthers forward Lindsay Smith during the first half.

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