May, Leniu cop high tackle charges

Author: Panthers Media
Timestamp: Sat 10 Sep 2022, 08:40 AM

Panthers winger Taylan May and prop Spencer Leniu have been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee for high tackles during the Qualifying Final against Parramatta.

May received a Grade 2 charge for his high tackle on Eels player Will Penisini in the 12th minute of the match.

May faces a one-week suspension with an early guilty plea or two weeks on the sideline if he is found guilty at the judiciary.

Meanwhile, Leniu has received a monetary fine for a Grade 1 high tackle on Isaiah Papali'i and is available for the Preliminary Final.

Panthers has until 12pm Sunday to enter pleas for both charges.

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