St George Illawarra Dragons have ended the contract of rookie forward Seriah Palepale. The decision follows Palepale's arrest and a police chase at 200 km/h. Palepale avoided jail time. The team decided to release him on compassionate grounds. The incident occurred during a routine traffic stop. Palepale was driving at an excessive rate. He was later accused with several offenses. The Dragons made the announcement after assessing the situation. The team emphasized the importance of safety. Palepale will no longer be part of the team. The contract termination is final.