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Canberra forward Josh Papali’i will miss next week’s clash with the Sydney Roosters after he was banned for a week for his part in a hip drop tackle on Bulldogs backrower Viliame Kikau in the opening night of Magic Round.

Papa was binned for the incident, leaving his side down to 11 men in the process, and later charged with a Grade 2 Dangerous Contact by the Match Review Panel.

He can miss just one game with the Early Guilty Plea or challenge the suspension and face a second week on the sidelines.

His teammates Joseph Tapine and Jordan Rapana were also hit with charges, but avoided bans.

Tapine’s was for a high tackle, also on Kikau, while Rapana’s was for an incident with Reed Mahoney late in the Raiders’ win.

The only other charge was Broncos forward Brendan Piakura, who was fined for his high shot on Manly’s Corey Waddell in Brisbane’s dramatic 13-12 win over the Sea Eagles.

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The NRL’s two best attacks are going try-for-try in a sensational Magic Round attacking display, with the Sydney Roosters leading the Cronulla Sharks 24-18 at halftime after a brilliant counter-attacking try in the final seconds of the half.

The Sharks, boosted by the return of Nicho Hynes from a calf complaint, started the blockbuster clash in perfect fashion, scoring from their very first set off the kick-off.

A 70-metre play on the final tackle was sparked by Hynes opting to pass down the right flank rather than kick. Some quick passing down the sideline opened up the Roosters defence before a chipped kick was dropped by Dom Young near the Roosters line. Will Kennedy pounced on the loose ball and scored for the Sharks inside 60 seconds.