Brisbane’s Joe Ofahengaue says it is “unfair” teammate Tevita Pangai has copped a five-week crusher tackle ban before Friday night’s NRL clash with South Sydney.

Ofahengaue said the Broncos were reeling from the penalty after Pangai failed to have a grade two dangerous contact charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night.

“It is upsetting for everyone at the club. I think it is unfair but it is how it is,” the Brisbane forward said.