NRLW great Ali Brigginshaw gets three-match ban
NRWL great Ali Brigginshaw has been banned for three weeks by the judiciary for a dangerous throw tackle against Canterbury's Tayla Preston.
NRL Women's star Ali Brigginshaw has been handed a three-match suspension for a dangerous tackle, sidelining the Brisbane Broncos skipper for a significant portion of the remainder of the season. The incident occurred during a match against Canterbury during the Magic Round at Wagga Wagga, where Brigginshaw tackled Canterbury's Tayla Preston.
Despite Preston sustaining no serious injuries, Brigginshaw has been charged with a grade 3 dangerous throw. The 36-year-old, who has played every Broncos match since the competition's inception in 2018, will return to action in round 9, three games before the finals series. Brigginshaw expressed her remorse, stating that she meant no malice in making the tackle and apologized post-match to Preston, with the latter accepting her apology.
The Broncos currently lead the competition with a flawless 5-0 record. The most recent NRLW player to face a judiciary referral was Sydney Roosters forward Aliyah Nasio, who was banned for four games for striking following a brawl at last year's grand final.
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