Broncos superstar sent straight to judiciary for ugly ‘WWE toss’
Broncos captain Ali Brigginshaw has been referred to the judiciary following a dangerous tackle on Bulldogs player Tayla Preston during an NRLW match. The incident, described by commentators as a 'WWE toss,' resulted in a sin bin and potential further disciplinary action.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing focus on player safety and the enforcement of disciplinary standards in professional contact sports.
- 3.21am . First published August 2, 2026 - 3.28am
shares Share article Broncos captain Ali Brigginshaw has been sent straight to the judiciary for a dangerous WWE-like tackle on Bulldogs playmaker Tayla Preston during her side’s 34-4 win on Sunday.
Andrew Johns was left in disbelief as it appeared Brigginshaw would escape punishment for her actions, having just flung Preston to the ground head first.
Ali Brigginshaw is pinged for an ugly tackle on Bulldogs skipper Tayla Preston. Nine
Preston stayed down on the turf holding her head, prompting the referee to come in and check on her wellbeing. Brigginshaw had already returned to the line.
As a replay of the incident was shown, Johns was adamant it was a sin bin offence.
“Ali Brigginshaw doing some WWE toss,” he said in commentary on Nine.
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