Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona facing ban after ugly hip-drop

Nelson Asofa-Solomona could be set for a stint on the sidelines after being placed on report for an ugly hip-drop tackle in the Queensland Cup.

Asofa-Solomona made his first appearance with the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.

The giant Kiwi last donned the Storm jersey in last year's preliminary finals, when he was given his marching orders for a high shot on Lindsay Collins in the opening minute.

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The shot on Collins left Asofa-Solomona with a five-game ban, three of which he served during the Pacific Championships.

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The prop's time in the Queensland Cup has now found himself back in hot water after a hip-drop on PNG Hunters' Zebedy Kip.

Given his recent run with the match review committee, it is unclear how long a suspension could be for Asofa-Solomona.

Kip jumped back to his feet seemingly OK as his teammates rushed over to check on him.

Asofa-Solomona immediately released after Kip hit the turf, with the Hunters gifted a penalty.