{
  "id": 70792,
  "title": "NRLW star in hot water for dangerous lifting tackle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/nrlw-star-in-hot-water-for-dangerous-lifting-tackle",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T04:49:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-03/nrlw-star-ali-brigginshaw-in-hot-water-dangerous-lifting-tackle/106990994"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brisbane Broncos NRLW player Ali Brigginshaw has landed herself in hot water after receiving a grade three dangerous throw charge from the judiciary. The incident occurred during last weekend's Magic Round match against Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, where Brigginshaw was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous lifting tackle on Bulldogs halfback Tayla Preston. The tackle involved Preston being swung around and lifted before being forced into the ground head-first. Despite the serious nature of the tackle, Preston emerged unscathed. Brigginshaw, who is in her final season of NRLW before retiring, has never missed a Broncos game since the competition started in 2018. She will enter her plea at the judiciary on Tuesday night, potentially facing a lengthy ban. Sydney Roosters forward Aliyah Nasio holds the record for the last NRLW player to be referred directly to the judiciary, receiving a four-match ban after striking Broncos' Julia Robinson during last year's grand final. Brisbane Broncos, reigning NRLW premiers, are set to face Canberra this week, followed by a grand final rematch with Sydney Roosters, then a derby against Gold Coast Titans.",
  "summary": "Brisbane Broncos NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw is facing the prospect of a lengthy stint on the sidelines after being referred straight to the judiciary for a lifting tackle during last weekend's Magic Round.",
  "key_points": [
    "Brisbane Broncos player Ali Brigginshaw charged with grade three dangerous tackle.",
    "Incident occurred during Magic Round match against Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.",
    "Brigginshaw to enter plea at judiciary, potential lengthy ban."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}