Dragons prop Emre Guler hit with three-game suspension for crusher tackle against Storm

Dragons prop Emre Guler has been slapped with a huge suspension for a crusher tackle in his side's upset win over the Storm.

The front-rower, who has played in all three of St George Illawarra's games since joining the club in the off-season, was placed on report in the first half of Saturday's clash.

Melbourne forward Shawn Blore took a carry from inside his own half and backed into contact, with Guler coming down with force on the back of his neck.

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Jaydn Su'A was also involved in the tackle, but was cleared of any wrongdoing.

The 27-year-old has since been charged by the NRL match review committee and hit with a grade one crusher tackle, which would usually result in a fine.

However, due to prior indiscretions, Guler will miss three matches with an early guilty plea and risks a month on the sidelines if he fights the charge and loses.

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Guler's ban will sour what was an incredible afternoon for the Dragons, who put to bed a fortnight of criticism and got their 2025 campaign underway against one of the genuine premiership heavyweights at Kogarah Oval.

Hame Sele's looming return from a calf injury could help Shane Flanagan fill the void, while experienced prop Blake Lawrie played reserve grade and could return.