McLean cited for high tackle

Author: Panthers Media
Timestamp: Fri 10 Apr 2026, 10:20 AM

Panthers centre Casey McLean has been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee following the Round 6 match against the Bulldogs at Accor Stadium.

McLean received a grade two charge relating to a tackle in the first half of the match.

The careless high tackle charge carries a one-match suspension with an early guilty plea. If McLean elects to challenge the charge and is unsuccessful, he faces a two-match suspension.

The club has until 12pm Saturday April 11 to submit a plea.

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