Brisbane winger Josiah Karapani will miss the start of next season after the NRL imposed a two-match suspension over a June drink-driving offence.
He also received a speeding infringement, along with penalties for failing to display P plates and driving an unregistered, uninsured vehicle.
A court fined him $350 and disqualified him from driving for three months.
Karapani had already served a one-game suspension from the Broncos. On Monday, the NRL added a $1500 suspended fine and required him to complete an education and training session.
It was his second off-field incident of the season; the club had previously stood him down over a public nuisance offence in March.
Parramatta recruit Spencer Leniu is also facing a delayed start to 2027, potentially missing the first two matches, including the Eels' US trip to play Gold Coast.
The prop, who joins Parramatta after Sydney Roosters' 2026 premiership win, received a grade three contrary conduct charge on Monday after being sinbinned for dissent in Samoa's 44-12 World Cup semi-final defeat to Australia.
His hand gesture, interpreted by many as questioning officials' integrity, came as he walked towards the tunnel. If he unsuccessfully challenges the charge, he would receive an extra match ban.
Samoa's Ronald Volkman and Jarome Luai avoided suspension for dangerous contact. Coach Ben Gardiner pointed to a 9-4 penalty count and said, "It was a real home ground advantage for Australia," adding, "They had the the music pumping in the background and we had a lot of Samoan fans here to support us, which was brilliant. But they got the home ground calls, got a really good start and then it was just too hard for us to chase back from there."