Panthers props plead guilty

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Jeremy Latimore of the Panthers beats Darius Boyd of the Broncos to the ball to score a try during the round three NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Brisbane Broncos at Pepper Stadium on March 19, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Author: penrithpanthers.com.au
Timestamp: Tue 22 Mar 2016, 09:00 AM

Jeremy Latimore and Sam McKendry have entered early guilty pleas after being charged following the Panthers win over Brisbane.

Latimore was charged with Grade 1 Dangerous Contact for a tackle on Greg Eden and will serve a one-week suspension.

McKendry cops a Grade 1 Careless High Tackle charge for his tackle on Josh McGuire but will not miss any games.

With Latimore suspended, Panthers coach Anthony Griffin will be forced into team changes ahead of the Easter Sunday clash with the Dragons.

Stay tuned to the Panthers website and social media channels for the latest team news on Tuesday afternoon.

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