Sydney Roosters' Radley faces ban risk

Roosters make mockery of calls to pause NRL for Origin as Sharks ace cops ban for 'dog shot'

The Roosters beat the Dolphins 36-20 in Friday's preliminary final.

The NRL match review committee cleared Victor Radley for next Sunday's Grand Final with a $3,000 early-plea fine for Grade 1 dangerous contact in a hip-drop on Herbie Farnworth.

The tackle involved contact with Farnworth's legs; Radley had six MRC run-ins this year and risked a two-match ban if he challenged and lost.

Isaiya Katoa was fined $750 for a hip-drop on veteran winger Daniel Tupou.

About 20 minutes later, Dolphins lock Morgan Knowles received $3,000 for a Grade 1 careless high tackle, his third or subsequent offence.

A failed challenge would also risk a two-match suspension for Knowles.

Daly Cherry-Evans could finish his NRL career with a Roosters title after joining for a 12-month push towards premiership contention.

He has not won a premiership since his 2011 debut season, when he and Kieran Foran won the Grand Final.

The Roosters await Penrith or Newcastle, who meet at Accor Stadium on Sunday.

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