LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Judiciary Update: Leo Thompson
Leo Thompson of the nib Newcastle Knights has been cited by the Match Review Committee for a Grade 2 Crusher Tackle during the Round 13 match against the Dragons.
The club has entered an early guilty plea, which has led to a four-match suspension for the Kiwi international.
Thompson will be eligible to play again in Round 19 against the Melbourne Storm.
In a separate case, Tyson Frizell received a charge for a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle.
He has also accepted an early guilty plea, resulting in a $1000 fine.