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NRL 2021: Roosters star Victor Radley hit with two-match ban, $20,000 fine over Byron Bay incident

Victor Radley won’t be available to play for the Roosters until round three and has been fined $20,000 for his involvement in an incident at Byron Bay late last year.

Victor Radley could be facing a ban after an off-season incident.
Victor Radley could be facing a ban after an off-season incident.

Victor Radley has been suspended for two matches following an incident in Byron Bay in December.

The injured Sydney Roosters lock was also whacked with a $20,000 fine — $10,000 suspended — and ordered to undergo an appropriate education and training course.

Radley was hit with a heft penalty after failing to report the incident.

The NRL confirmed in a statement that Radley “breached the game’s code of conduct when he tackled an individual in a street” on December 30 last year.

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Victor Radley has been hit with a two-match ban by the NRL over an off-season incident.
Victor Radley has been hit with a two-match ban by the NRL over an off-season incident.

“The penalty reflects both Radley’s conduct and failure to report the incident.

“In accepting the breach notice, Radley has apologised for his actions.

“Radley has also been required to report back to the club and NRL following the completion of the education and training course.”

Originally published as NRL 2021: Roosters star Victor Radley hit with two-match ban, $20,000 fine over Byron Bay incident

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