Canterbury coach Des Hasler insists repeat offender Josh Reynolds is learning to temper his aggression, despite being suspended for the third time this season.

The fiery five-eighth copped a two-game NRL ban this week for dangerous contact in a chargedown attempt late in last Sunday’s loss to Cronulla.

Ahead of Friday night’s pivotal clash against the Sydney Roosters, Hasler also revealed second-rower Frank Pritchard (ribs) and winger Curtis Rona (knee) are likely to be sidelined.