Overview

• Jackson Ford was charged with a Grade 1 crusher tackle from the Warriors’ 14-10 win over the Dragons and must either accept a plea that costs him the last three regular-season games or contest and risk a four-week ban.
• Ford’s potential suspension comes after Mitch Barnett’s season-ending ACL injury and leaves the Warriors short in key matches against the Titans, Eels and Sea Eagles as they pursue a top-four finish.
• Canterbury prop Sam Hughes was cited for a Grade 1 careless high tackle on Billy Smith and faces an $1,800 early-plea fine or a $2,500 penalty if he challenges the charge at the NRL judiciary.
• South Sydney forward Jacob Host avoided suspension despite three Grade 1 offences but will pay $1,000 fines per charge, rising to $1,500 each if he elects to take his case to the tribunal.
• Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs and Eels half Mitchell Moses were each handed fines between $1,000 and $1,500 for careless high tackles in the latest round of judiciary rulings.