The Dolphins’ chances of qualifying for their first finals appearance have taken another hit with veteran forward Felise Kaufusi copping a two-game ban.

Kaufusi was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle after he took out the legs of Warrios forward Jacob Laban in the closing stages of the Dolphins’ nail-biting 20-18 win at Auckland on Friday night.

If he contests the charge, he could be out for three weeks.

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The Dolphins are already going to be without centre Herbie Farnworth for the rest of the regular season after he tore a hamstring while making a break in the first half.

Warriors hooker Sam Healey was hit with two offences by the match review committee – Dangerous Contact on prop Frank Molo ($1000-$1500) in the fourth minute and a crusher tackle on Oryn Keeley ($1500-$2000) in the 28th minute.

Souths centre Isaiah Tass was charged for a careless high tackle on Broncos winger Selwyn Cobbo and will pay a $1000 fine.

Broncos fullback Reece Walsh was slapped with a Grade 1 Shoulder Charge for a hit on winger Tyrone Munro and will be fined $1500 with an early plea of potentially $2000 if he challenged the judiciary.

Storm forward Eliesa Katoa ($1500-$2000 for a Careless High Tackle) was the only player charged from Melbourne’s 16-10 victory over the Eels on Thursday.