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In a not-so-strange turn of events, Canberra Raiders' halfback Ethan Strange finds himself in hot water after being charged by the NRL match review committee.

Following an intense pre-season challenge match against the Cowboys, Strange has been slapped with a grade one dangerous throw charge on Thomas Mikaele, leaving fans and pundits questioning his judgement on the field.

While the consequences for such a charge may seem like small change to some, with a $1000 fine looming if he takes the early pleas, Strange risks paying an even steeper price - $1500 - if he decides to fight it and ultimately loses.

The pressure is on for Strange to make a wise choice, as the Raiders look to kick off their season on the right foot.

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The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders youngster Ethan Strange has been cleared for a round-one debut if coach Ricky Stuart picks him after he was slapped with a $1000 fine for a dangerous tackle.

Strange was facing a nervous wait on Sunday night and Monday morning after he was sin-binned and put on report for lifting North Queensland Cowboy Thomas Mikaele into a dangerous position.

It was perhaps the only blemish on his trial performance, which has put him in a strong position to claim a round-one halves spot.

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Fox League

The Eels look set to be without
Maika Sivo
for their season opener against the Bulldogs after the winger was charged with a grade two careless high tackle from Parramatta's trial game on Sunday.

The incident in question came in the 57th minute of the Eels' win as the Titans spread the ball to their right edge, with AJ Brimson quickly shifting it onto winger Phillip Sami.

The Gold Coast was able to keep the play going until an offload to Alofiana Khan-Pereira saw the Titans speedster race over to score.

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