The Brisbane Broncos have confirmed that forward Patrick Carrigan has accepted an early guilty plea for a Grade 2 careless high tackle from Sunday’s NRL Qualifying Final win over the Canberra Raiders.
Following a detailed review of match footage and consultations with the club’s legal team and football department, Carrigan chose not to contest the charge.
As a result, he will miss the NRL Preliminary Final on Sunday, September 28.
The winner of the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers semi-final clash will head to Suncorp to face the Broncos for a chance to play in the Grand Final.
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The Broncos also confirmed that Reece Walsh accepted early guilty pleas for striking and contrary conduct charges, incurring fines totaling $4,000.