Panthers NRL finals charge dealt blow by Cogger's three-match ban
Penrith could be without five-eighth Jack Cogger for the first week of the NRL finals after he was suspended for a high shot.
Jack Cogger, the Penrith five-eighth, has been handed a three-match ban for a high shot on Melbourne's Tyran Wishart during the Panthers' 22-14 victory. The grade-two charge will sideline Cogger until after the first week of the NRL finals unless he successfully appeals the decision at the judiciary. If he loses the appeal, an additional match will be added to his suspension, potentially ruling him out for the entire season.
This setback comes just as Penrith appeared to have secured their best option at five-eighth in Cogger, who has proven to be a valuable addition to the team in recent weeks. With Cogger sidelined, Penrith may be forced to recall Blaize Talagi or sign Jack Cole, depending on the outcome of his judiciary appeal.
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