Corey Norman has been handed a $20,000 fine and a two match suspension, with one match suspended for 12 months, after his involvement in an alleged street fight in January.
The Dragons star was issued with the breach notice after it was alleged that he brought the game into disrepute with his actions in Cronulla on January 22.
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In addition to his suspension and fine, Norman will undergo education and training as a part of the NRL's penalties.
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo admitted that Norman had been provoked prior to the fight, indicating that the suspension had taken that factor into account.
"We accept there was a degree of provocation which led to the incident, but as a game we have been very clear that provocation is not an excuse to engage in a street fight,'' he said.
"Our players are role models for younger people in our community and they need to set the example for how to respond in such circumstances.
"We will always support our players who are subject to any form of abuse, but any form of violence is not an acceptable response."
Norman and the Dragons have five days to appeal the breach notice from the NRL, with the club releasing a statement in response on Saturday morning.
"St George Illawarra have received a breach notice from the NRL Integrity Unit regarding an altercation involving Dragons five-eighth Corey Norman in January," the statement read.
"The notice dictates Norman be fined $20,000 and suspended for two matches (with one game suspended).
"The Dragons will work closely with Corey over the coming week to determine a position on the breach notice imposed.
"The club will make no further comment."
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