Josh Addo-Carr is ready to be hit with a two-game suspension for his position in a brawl on the Koori Knockout and can be changed within the Australian squad by Penrith star Dylan Edwards.
The two-game sanction comes after the NRL spoke to Addo-Carr on Wednesday as part of their investigation into the combat on the Central Coast footy carnival in line with the SMH.
In footage taken of the incident, the Bulldogs flyer is seen throwing a punch at a rival participant.
The winger can be allowed the chance to reply and problem the choice within the coming days.
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The ban has but to be formally introduced by the NRL as underneath the brand new collective bargaining settlement, the league can’t proclaim their punishment till after the participant has had 5 days to reply.
Edwards’ inclusion in Australia’s squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships is a deserved reward for the hardworking and underrated fullback, who was one in every of Penrith’s greatest of their 26-24 grand ultimate win over the Broncos.
Three Panthers (Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo, Nathan Cleary) had been named within the preliminary 21-man squad on Tuesday, however Cleary has since been dominated out with a knee harm. He has been changed by Sharks star Nicho Hynes.
The inaugural Pacific Championships kicks off on Saturday, October 14 when Australia tackle Samoa in Townsville.
Source web site: www.foxsports.com.au
