NRL Judiciary Round 21: Michael Jennings and Toby Couchman cop two-game bans

Jed Wells

NRL Judiciary Round 21: Michael Jennings and Toby Couchman cop two-game bans image

Roosters veteran Michael Jennings has been issued with a two-game ban following his teams win over Manly, with another teammate also charged. 

Toby Couchman will also spend some time on the sidelines after being cited for a crusher tackle during his side's loss to Penrith. 

Take a look at all the Round 21 NRL Judiciary charges below:

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Toby Couchman banned for crusher tackle

Couchman has accepted a two-game ban after being cited for a crusher tackle on Mavrik Geyer. 

The interchange forward made the tackle late in the first half of the Dragons' heavy defeat to a Nathan Cleary-inspired Panthers outfit. 

The rookie forward will miss his club's matches against Melbourne and Canterbury before being eligible for selection again in Round 24 against the Gold Coast. 

Meanwhile, Jayden Su'A was also charged for a high tackle in the game, while opposition player Izack Tago will have to pay a fine for a dangerous contact charge on Moses Suli. 

Michael Jennings cops two-game ban for high tackle

Jennings will be sidelined for two games after he was charged with a careless high tackle against Sea Eagles winger Jason Saab. 

Jennings hit on Saab resulted in the Manly player being sent off for a HIA, and eventually ruled out of the rest of the game.

"That right arm might have just snuck around when he made contact ... which can happen," commentator Greg Alexander said on Fox League.

"I think penalty warranted, he only just clips him."

Full Round 21 NRL Judiciary charge list

PlayerChargeOpponentEarly pleaGuilty at panel
Taane MilneHigh Tackle (Careless) - Grade 1Xavier Savage$1,800$2,500
Matthew TimokoShoulder Charge - Grade 1Jacob Host$1,500$2,000
Erin ClarkDangerous Contact - Grade 1Mark Nicholls$750$1,000
Toby CouchmanCrusher Tackle - Grade 2Mavrik Geyer2 matches3 matches
Izack TagoDangerous Contact - Grade 1Moses Suli$1,800$2,500
Jaydn Su'AHigh Tackle (Careless) - Grade 1Lindsay Smith$1,800$2,500
Sitili TupouniuaDangerous Contact - Grade 1Corey Waddell$750$1,000
Corey WaddellHigh Tackle (Careless) - Grade 1Joseph Sua'ali'i-Aukuso$1,000$1,500
Michael JenningsHigh Tackle (Careless) - Grade 2Jason Saab2 matches3 matches
Kurtis MorrinDangerous Contact - Grade 1Blake Mozer$3,0001 match
Blake MozerDangerous Contact - Grade 1Josh Curran$1,000$1,500
Kobe HetheringtonDangerous Contact - Grade 1Kurtis Morrin$1,000$1,500
Alex SeyfarthDangerous Contact - Grade 1Te Maire Martin$1,800$2,500

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Jed is a writer and social media producer, who has a keen interest in the intersection of sports and popular culture, especially basketball.