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