South Sydney Rabbitohs prop Davvy Moale has been charged by the NRL’s match review committee for a dangerous contact offence during Thursday night’s Round 2 loss to the Brisbane Broncos.
The incident occurred in the 33rd minute of the game while the Broncos were leading 12-0 and on the attack. The Rabbitohs were down to 12 men at that stage with Damien Cook in the sin bin for an earlier professional foul. During a two-man tackle on Patrick Carrigan, Moale speared into Carrigan’s knees to complete the tackle.
Although the cannonball offence was not penalized during live play, it was reviewed by the bunker, and Moale was placed on report at the next stoppage in play. Despite the dangerous nature of the tackle, Moale has only been charged with a Grade 1 dangerous contact offence, which will result in a fine.
This incident marks Moale’s second offence on his rolling 12-month record. If he accepts an early guilty plea, he will be fined $1800. However, if he chooses to contest the charge at the judiciary, the fine will be $2500.
South Sydney, already without injured forward Jai Arrow, are keen to avoid further suspensions or injuries following their Round 2 loss as they prepare for their upcoming clash with the Sydney Roosters. Moale has until midday (AEDT) on Saturday to decide whether he will contest the charge or accept the early guilty plea. No other players were placed on report or subsequently charged during the game.
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