Roosters star Victor Radley has copped a suspended $5,000 fine from the NRL after footage showed him performing a crude gesture during State of Origin II.
Television viewers noticed the incident in the wash-up of New South Wales’ 44-12 victory over Queensland in Perth last month when the broadcast briefly captured Radley using his right hand to simulate an act on Joseph Suaalii, while the pair sat together in the Blues sheds.
The NRL ruled that Radley had brought the game into disrepute, choosing to sanction him via a suspended fine given it was unclear whether the player was aware his actions were being broadcasted.
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The Roosters have chosen not to contest the decision.
The incident is the latest slip-up in string of misdemeanours for Radley, who was previously kicked off a Gold Coast flight for being intoxicated and suspended for two matches for tackling a member of the public in December 2020.
Radley recently pledged his allegiance to England for the 2022 World Cup, turning his back on Blues eligibility.
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