Ford given lengthy ban for crusher tackle

Jackson Ford is likely to be out fore the remainder of the regular NRL season PHOTO: NRL SCREENSHOT

Warriors player Jackson Ford has been banned for the remainder of the NRL regular season after pleading guilty to a crusher tackle.

Ford has been suspended for three matches for the grade one offence, incurred during the Warriors' 14-10 win over St George Illawarra on Friday.

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The 27-year-old was cited for his tackle on Corey Allan when the Dragons were leading 10-0 in the first half.

The Warriors had risked losing Ford for the first week of the playoffs if they contested the charge and he was then found guilty.

Ford has been a steady presence for the Warriors this season, but his poor disciplinary record counted against him in assessment of his penalty.

They will be without him for matches against Gold Coast, Parramatta and Manly.

The Warriors regained fourth place on the NRL table with their win on Friday over the Dragons. However their five teams below them on the points table all in contention for the playoffs.

,The Warriors play the Titans on the Gold Coast this Saturday in round 25 of the NRL