Rugby League News: Aidan Sezer Charged, Avoids Suspension

Former Leeds Rhinos and Huddersfield Giants half-back Aidan Sezer has been charged for an incident involving ex-Hull KR player Brad Schneider during the ninth minute of the recent clash between Sezer’s Wests Tigers and the Penrith Panthers. The Match Review Committee has deemed Sezer’s tackle on Schneider as dangerous, resulting in a Grade 1 Dangerous Contact charge.

Despite the charge, Sezer can avoid suspension by paying a $3,000 fine through an Early Guilty Plea, which he is likely to accept in order to be available for the next two matches. The incident occurred in a tough night for the Tigers, who were defeated 22-6 by the Panthers, with Schneider impressing in the absence of Nathan Cleary.

Sezer’s Move to Wests Tigers

Sezer’s move from Leeds Rhinos to the Wests Tigers at the end of the 2023 season came as a surprise to many, as the former Canberra star struggled during his final two years in Super League. Despite helping Leeds reach the Super League Grand Final in 2022, his last season with the Rhinos was a disappointment, as they missed out on the playoffs, with Sezer’s performance below par for the most part.

“At 32 years old, Sezer was looking for a return to the NRL for a final stint, and Wests Tigers provided him with the opportunity, having not played in Australia’s premier competition since leaving Canberra Raiders for Huddersfield Giants at the end of the 2019 season.”

Though in his latter years, the Tigers have still started Sezer in the no.7 role for all but one of their games this season, and he has repaid the faith with some steady performances.

Sezer’s Impact on Wests Tigers

It remains to be seen if Sezer can guide Wests to a finals spot, with still more questions than answers around their potential in 2024 after a mediocre start to the season.

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