CANTERBURY skipper Josh Jackson risks being rubbed out for two weeks after electing to contest a dangerous contact charge at the NRL judiciary.

Jackson has pleaded not guilty after being cited for a high shot on Canberra playmaker Aidan Sezer in last week’s 26-10 loss to the Raiders.

The NSW back-rower could have accepted a one-week ban with an early guilty plea but is rolling the dice and could miss the next fortnight.

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A guilty verdict would see him miss the Dogs’ clashes with North Queensland and the Sydney Roosters.

Meanwhile, Gold Coast captain Ryan James is facing suspension after being charged with dangerous high contact on Manly’s Lachlan Croker.

Prop James was penalised for the incident in the 42nd minute of the Titans’ 32-20 win on Sunday after collecting Croker, who left the field for a head injury assessment.

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James can accept a one-match ban with an early guilty plea but will miss two weeks if he unsuccessfully fights the charge.

Newcastle back-rower Mitch Barnett will miss Friday’s showdown with Melbourne after pleading guilty to a dangerous throw on Tevita Pangai Jnr.

James was penalised for the incident in the 42nd minute of the Titans’ 32-20 win on Sunday after collecting Croker, who left the field for a head injury assessment.

James can accept a one-match ban with an early guilty plea but will miss two weeks if he unsuccessfully fights the charge.