Origin III Match Review Charges

Three Blues players were hit with suspension after a spiteful third Origin game overnight.

Trent Merrin (Dragons) is facing 4 to 5 weeks on the sidelines following a Grade 2 Dangerous Throw charge after up-ending Corey Parker.

Beau Scott (Knights) will miss only Friday's clash with Canberra after a Grade 1 Dangerous Throw charge stemming from his late tackle on Cameron Smith.

James Tamou (Cowboys) is set to miss 1 or 2 matches after he hit Jacob Lillyman high with a Grade 2 Careless High Tackle.

Each player has til Thursday afternoon to confirm whether they will contest their respective charges in a bid to play in Round 18 of the NRL.