NRL bans Knights young gun over pub incident: WWOS

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NRL bans Knights young gun over pub incident Mar 9th 2021, 05:45, by wwos The NRL has hit young Knights half Phoenix Crossland with a one-match ban after he was involved in an altercation with a patron at a Newcastle pub. Crossland, 20, was suspended for one match and fined $900 for his behaviour. Half of the fine was suspended for 12 months. TEAM LISTS: Broncos, Rabbitohs make huge R1 calls The NRL released a statement detailing the penalty this afternoon. "In determining the penalty, the NRL took into account that the player proactively reported the incident, co-operated with the Integrity Unit and written submissions made in response to a breach notice," the statement said. Crossland was an outside chance of selection in the Knights' Round 1 team had he not been suspended, with Tex Hoy moved to fullback to cover for the injured Kalyn Ponga and fellow half Blake Green also sidelined. Kurt Mann will start at five-eighth against the Bulldogs, while Connor Watson will start the season at lock. To see the Round 1 teams selected by all 16 clubs, click here. For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here! Media files: pickerImage.jpg

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