Preston given marching orders
Jordyn Preston has been handed a suspension after making contact with the kicking leg of Cronulla's Chantay Kiria‑Ratu during a match. The disciplinary action was announced by the NRL on July 25, 2026. The decision follows league rules that prohibit dangerous contact with a player’s kicking leg.
- ▪Preston was penalised for striking the kicking leg of Cronulla player Chantay Kiria‑Ratu.
- ▪The incident occurred during a regular‑season NRL match between Preston's side and Cronulla.
- ▪The NRL issued a suspension, commonly referred to as marching orders, for the offence.
- ▪The ruling was reported on July 25, 2026.
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