Judiciary: Wighton Suspended for Round Two Clash Against Dragons
Rabbitohs Centre, Jack Wighton, has received two charges from the Match Review Comittee following our round one win over the Dolphins.
Charge 1: High Tackle – Careless (50th Minute)
Wighton was cited for a careless high tackle on Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki. The incident was classified as a Grade 2 offence.
If Wighton accepts the early plea, he will face a 1-match suspension. If he contests the charge and loses, the suspension will increase to 2 matches.
Charge 2: Dangerous Contact (63rd Minute)
Wighton was also charged with Dangerous Contact on Daniel Saifiti. The offence was graded at Level 1.
Accepting the early plea would result in a $1,000 fine. Fighting the charge and losing could see the fine rise to $1,500.
