Justin Hodges Cleared to Play

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future QLD stalwart to come out and say . Yeah I was on the penalty pull . I jumped.
 
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It looks like Hodges is just holding his leg and doesn't actually lift him.

I hope he plays. Even though we have shown we can win without him, it would be devastating if he misses the Grand Final.
 
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Hodges had 31 carry over points.

He was then charged after his high tackle on Morris in Round 22. IIRC, he took the early plea.

I can't find the charge sheet for that round to see how many points he had after that.

There may be some hope.
 
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If he doesn't play we'll obviously just move Kahu to right centre and Maranta to right wing. But with that being said, I really hope he gets his fairy tale finish, he deserves it.
 
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I have been guaranteed that Justin Hodges will play. Broncos first Premiership in quite a while, it has been a long time coming.
 
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The courier mail is saying with his loading an early guilty plea to a grade 1 will be 111 points.

So should he get charged he will have to fight it. Since he is retiring he has nothing to lose.
 
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Wonder what would've happened if it were a Johns or Fittler instead of Hodgo. Reckon they would've been suspended?
 
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He hasn't been suspended yet, nor has he been charged.

Does anyone know when the charge sheet comes out? I thought I heard last night it comes out Sunday night?
 
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Yep. Sunday Night.

I reckon we request the services of Des Hasler as defence council. He has the magic touch of getting players off their charges.
 
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I think the only way for Hodges to get the all clear from the judiciary is if Guerra can testify in favour of Hodges. Guerra might admit that he hopped and contributed to the outcome of the tackle.

SBW asked Willie Mason for a similar favour on Twitter after their semis. SBW was cleared by the judiciary to play in the finals.
 
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If Hodges is out for the GF, I hope his replacement is Copley and not Maranta.
 
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Locky888 said:
If Hodges is out for the GF, I hope his replacement is Copley and not Maranta.
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I rate Copley, but I can't agree with this.

He's had bugger all game time this year, and has struggled when he's been in the 17. Plus he's arguably got a weaker game at wing than Lachlan currently. He needs a strong injury free pre season and hopefully he can jag a centre spot next year.

Maranta would slot in just fine outside Kahu. He's done just fine when given the opportunity this year.

Hope this is all a moot point though, with Hodges taking his rightful place in the big dance.
 
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I'd take Maranta over Copley on the wing 10 times out of 10.

But, if Bennett decided to keep Kahu on the wing and bring Copley into the centres, it would be OK too.
 
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I hope they go Copley at centre if Hodges is out. Risk with him though is not as much ability as his record of getting through 80mins unscathed this year. Maranta would def be a safe option and wouldn't let anyone down.
 
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I've seen the replay a fair few times now, Hodgo will play. Guerra clearly jumped to milk a penalty. There is that plus Hunt underneath means other contributing factors lead to Guerra ending upside down. If Pritchard can get off which I think was the right decision Hodges will be fine.
 
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Guerra has said in the media there's nothing in it.
I reckon they'll charge Hodgo but hopefully Guerra can give evidence and say the right things. Can opposing players still give evidence these days?
 
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