Phoenix Crossland referred to NRL judiciary for tackle that broke Nathan Cleary's leg

Asia-Pacific Sports Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:51:38 GMT High confidence — 76/100

Posted Mon 28 Sep 2026 at 9:58amMon 28 Sep 2026 at 9:58amPhoenix Crossland is a Knights fan favourite.
(AAP: Jason OBrien)Phoenix Crossland will have to argue his case at the NRL judiciary if he is any chance of playing in the grand final after he was cited for the hip drop that broke Nathan Cleary's leg.
The Newcastle hooker was sent off during the Knights' thrilling preliminary final win over the Penrith Panthers on Sunday and the match review committee referred him straight to the judiciary.

(AAP: Jason OBrien)Phoenix Crossland will have to argue his case at the NRL judiciary if he is any chance of playing in the grand final after he was cited for the hip drop that broke Nathan Cleary's leg.
The Newcastle hooker was sent off during the Knights' thrilling preliminary final win over the Penrith Panthers on Sunday and the match review committee referred him straight to the judiciary.

Posted Mon 28 Sep 2026 at 9:58amMon 28 Sep 2026 at 9:58amPhoenix Crossland is a Knights fan favourite.

Sources: ABC Australia