LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Tom Burgess has been hit with a significant suspension following a controversial incident that has left NRL fans outraged.
Despite only being sin-binned for 10 minutes during the match, Burgess is now facing a ban that will see him miss his team's final three games of the season.
This decision has left many perplexed, as both Brown and Fotuaiaka, who received straight send-offs for high tackles, were only given one-game bans.
If Burgess chooses to challenge the charge and is unsuccessful, he could be looking at a four-week suspension.
The incident in question occurred in the final moments of Cronulla's 26-16 victory, when Burgess's shoulder made contact with Hazelton's head.
Referee Todd Smith deemed this contact to be illegal and sent Burgess off, but rugby league legends Cooper Cronk and Mal Meninga argue that the contact was minimal.
Hazelton was forced to leave the field for a head injury assessment and did not return.