Phoenix Crossland has been penalized for a four-game suspension by the NRL judiciary for an aggressive tackle on Cleary. Crossland expressed apologies and apologized to Cleary after the decision. The incident has sparked conversations about player conduct and aggressive tackles. The ban will keep Crossland out of the NRL grand final. Crossland described the period as the worst of his life following the tackle. The NRL judiciary's decision has sparked conversations about the ramifications of aggressive play.