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Learoyd-Lahrs rubbed out for rest of season

Posted August 20, 2008 20:09:00

Tom Learoyd-Lahrs takes on the Penrith defence

Tom Learoyd-Lahrs has been ousted for seven games. (Getty Images: Mark Nolan)

Raiders forward Tom Learoyd-Lahrs has been suspended for seven matches by the NRL judiciary for a dangerous throw.

Learoyd-Lahrs was unsuccessful in his bid to have his grade four dangerous throw charge downgraded and will now miss the rest of the season.

Learoyd-Lahrs was charged after a dangerous spear tackle during Canberra's victory over the Knights on Sunday.

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