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Eels' Matterson chooses ban over fine

Ryan Matterson will miss Parramatta's first three NRL matches under suspension. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Parramatta forward Ryan Matterson has knocked back a $4000 fine offered for the crusher tackle he made in the NRL grand final and will instead miss the first three games of the 2023 season.

The NRL amended its judiciary code in June to reduce the likelihood of players facing bans for minor offences committed in finals and representative matches.

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