St George Illawarra Dragons have terminated the contract of rookie forward Seriah Palepale. The decision results from Palepale's arrest and a police chase at a high speed. 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 charged with several offenses. The Dragons made the announcement after assessing the situation. The team emphasized the importance of responsibility. Palepale will no longer be part of the team. The contract termination is final.