Phoenix Crossland has been penalized for a four-game ban by the NRL judiciary for an aggressive tackle on Cleary. Crossland expressed apologies and apologized to Cleary after the decision. The incident has sparked discussions 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 consequences of aggressive play.