
[Source: NRL]
Fiji Bati and Bulldogs back-rower Viliame Kikau has been charged with a careless high tackle following last night’s 8-6 loss to the Panthers.
The incident happened in the 27th minute when Kikau tackled Nathan Cleary at CommBank Stadium.
The tackle has been assessed as a Grade 1 offence and is his second offence of this nature.
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With an early guilty plea Kikau is facing an $1800 fine, increasing to $2500 should he challenge the charge and lose.
Meanwhile, Eels pair Will Penisini and Ryley Smith, Panthers back-rower Scott Sorensen and Cowboys forward Karl Lawton were all suspended following round 16.
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