St George Illawarra Dragons have ended the contract of rookie forward Seriah Palepale. The decision follows Palepale's arrest and a police chase at a high speed. Palepale managed to escape jail time. The team decided to release him on compassionate grounds. The incident occurred during a normal patrol. Palepale was driving at high speed. He was later accused with several offenses. The Dragons made the announcement after reviewing the situation. The team emphasized the importance of responsibility. Palepale will no longer be part of the team. The contract termination is final.