The base charge of 325 points means that even with an early guilty plea, the frontrower will cop a two match ban after lifting and dumping Kite in an awkward tackle.
Challenging the decision would result in a three week layoff, which could see him miss the Grand Final if Brisbane earn a week off after the first round of the finals.
Brisbane Broncos captain Darren Lockyer said that the team can get on without Thaiday, pointing to young forwards Gerard Beale and Josh McGuire, but admitted it will be a big loss if he is suspended.
“He (Thaiday) is a Test player, he’s a State of Origin player so he’d be a big loss but the Broncos this year, when we’ve had injuries or suspensions we’ve brought in a young player who has done the job,” he said.
“So if Sam gets suspended we’ll deal with it and move on and if he doesn’t then fantastic.
“Josh, he gets scans today and he’s been fantastic for us this year, so if he misses out it’s disappointing for him but young Gerard Beale, he’ll fit in there just as well.”
The Broncos will have until midday on Tuesday to appeal against the charge or offer an early-guilty plea.
Will Sinclair
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Meesta - I'm neither a Bunnies fan or a loser trolling for comments. Just a sports fan, trying to make sense of the madness.
jamesb
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thaiday getting two weeks is fair. however will the broncos contest the charge. On another issue, i still can't believe that third man thaiday will be the next broncos captain. IMO i would've picked Corey Parker. terry kennedy-sunday roast "with blair out........Manly and Tigers, with Melbourne to win"
sledgeross
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Again though, where is the consistency? Uate, no suspension, Taylor 5 weeks, Slammin Sam maybe 2 weeks?
Meesta Cool
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Or maybe a little Bunny playing dead so he can win the game with a penalty... LOL
Meesta Cool
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Will, Do you have any positive comments, or are you just a 'loser' trolling this page??. Maybe a despondent Bunny having been Shot once again... -- Never mind mate .. If u are in deed a Bunny, better times are on the horizon, Maguire coaching with King, Crocker and Inglis. maybe your guys will learn from THE BEST!.
Brett McKay
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yep, agree Mals, I'd reckon the early plea is being locked in as we speak...
Mals
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Haha great work Brett, possibly being the Broncos captain in waiting has had a positive effect on him ;-) All jokes aside I think a 2 week suspension is fair - it was a bad tackle that deserves punishment but not one that is worth him missing a potential GF appearance.
Brett McKay
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I'm just shocked big Sam was the first man in...
Stu
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So that's worse for the game than those that came in to a 5 on 1 fight. Its also worse than Uate's driving takle before origin? What a joke!!! -- Comment left via The Roar's iPhone app. Download The Roar's iPhone App in the App Store here.
Will Sinclair
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Cue Souths fans asking why Dave Taylor got five weeks for a lesser offence. (And not - I might point out - without reason.)