The NRL's Match Review Committee took action on Sunday regarding Wests Tigers second rower Mavrik Geyer after the team's dismal 68-0 defeat to the Penrith Panthers. Four players from the Parramatta Eels also face potential penalties following their close loss to the Canterbury Bulldogs on Monday.
The Panthers showcased their dominance, effortlessly overpowering the joint venture and solidifying their position as serious contenders for the premiership this season.
Immediately after the break, with the score at 36-0, Geyer was reported for a grade 1 dangerous contact charge involving Nathan Cleary.
As it was his first infraction, Geyer received a $1000 fine for the incident involving Cleary.
Should he opt to contest the charge and fail, the penalty would escalate to $1500.
This match marked Geyer's inaugural confrontation with the revered Panthers jersey since his transition to the Tigers during the off-season.
Injuries have hindered his ability to remain consistently on the field this year, but he is beginning to emerge as the player many anticipated he would become.
With his contract expiring at the end of the season, Mavrik has the chance to join Mal Meninga for the Perth Bears, the same region where his father Mark played for the Western Australia Reds in the late 90s.
This Sunday, the Tigers are set to face a formidable Gold Coast Titans team at Leichhardt Oval, aiming to move past their recent loss.