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Cowboys forward avoids NRL high tackle ban

North Queensland forward John Asiata will avoid suspension after being charged with a grade-one careless high tackle from their NRL clash with Manly.

North Queensland forward John Asiata
North Queensland forward John Asiata has avoided NRL suspension for a high shot. (AAP)

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North Queensland's John Asiata has avoided suspension for a high shot on Manly's Brayden Wiliame during Monday's NRL clash in Townsville.

Asiata is charged with a grade-one careless high tackle from an incident during the first half of the Cowboys' 30-26 win over the Sea Eagles.

The back-rower will be free to play for the Cowboys in Sunday's game against South Sydney regardless of whether he pleads guilty to the charge.


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