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Jarome Luai fined for pushing touch judge, making him available for State of Origin selection

Jarome Luai immediately apologised to Chris Sutton, who still looked unimpressed. (Supplied: Fox Sports)

Penrith five-eighth Jarome Luai has avoided a suspension after making intentional contact with a touch judge during the Panthers' 15-4 win over Brisbane on Thursday night.

With the Blues' team set to be named on Sunday for the opening match in Adelaide on Wednesday, May 31, Luai will be available for selection after the judiciary hit him with a grade-one contrary conduct charge.

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