Melbourne Storm star Nelson Asofa-Solomona will become just the fifth player in NRL history to miss a grand final.
It comes after he failed to overturn a four-game ban for a high tackle at thejudiciary on Monday night.
What you need to know about Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s suspension?
Asofa-Solomona was sent off for ten minutes and put on report for a dangerous tackle on Roosters prop Lindsay Collins.
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The incident happened within the first minute ofbetween the two sides. Collins did not return to the field due to the NRL’s concussion protocols.
Following the game, the 28-year-old was handed a four-match suspension for a grade-three careless high tackle.
Asofa-Solomona sought to have the charge downgraded, to avoid being ruled out of Sunday’s grand final against Penrith. However, within 15 minutes, the judiciary panel ruled to uphold the charge.
