LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a surprising turn of events last Saturday, six players have been charged following a series of unexpected results on the rugby league field.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona, the New Zealand international prop from the Melbourne Storm, managed to dodge a suspension for a high shot on Dragons' prop Francis Molo during their Saturday night clash.
This decision raised some eyebrows, as it appeared to be a departure from past rulings on similar tackles.
Asofa-Solomona has been slapped with a Grade 1 careless high tackle charge, resulting in a fine of $1800 with an early guilty plea or $2500 if he chooses to contest the charge and loses.
With this incident now on his record, the prop will need to walk a fine line in the coming weeks of the season.
Eliesa Katoa, another player facing similar charges for a high tackle, is in the same boat as Asofa-Solomona.
Both players will need to make careful decisions moving forward to avoid further infractions and potential penalties.
The rugby league world will be watching closely as these players navigate their way through the challenges ahead.