Overview

• Nelson Asofa-Solomona was placed on report after elbowing Jake Simpkin’s face during the first half of Storm’s 18-16 loss, nullifying a Harry Grant try.
• Simpkin was removed for a head injury assessment and ruled out of the match under a category one HIA, prompting Manly to contest the grading.
• Asofa-Solomona will appear before the NRL Match Review Committee and faces an automatic 11-day stand-down with a likely multi-game suspension if his grade two dangerous contact charge is upheld.
• The incident represents Asofa-Solomona’s fifth judiciary charge in two seasons, following a four-match suspension last year that sidelined him for the grand final.
• Melbourne Storm are preparing for his possible absence in upcoming rounds if his appeal fails.