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Panthers forward Jack Hetherington will miss Friday's clash against Newcastle Knights after submitting an early guilty plea to a dangerous contact charge.
Hetherington received the charge for a tackle on Shaun Fensom in last Friday's loss to North Queensland Cowboys in Bathurst.
VIDEO - WATCH THE TACKLE BELOW
The early guilty plea sees the 21-year-old cop a one-week suspension and 35 carry-over points.
Hetherington's replacement in the Panthers side to face the Knights will be revealed when coach Anthony Griffin names his squad on Tuesday.
Hetherington Tackle on Fensom