Kiwi Jesse Bromwich could cop one of NRL's biggest ever bans

Jesse Bromwich. Hawke's Bay Today Photograph by Paul Taylor.

Jesse Bromwich could be hit with one of the NRL's biggest ever suspensions when he fronts the judiciary on Wednesday night to defend himself against allegations of biting.

Melbourne prop Bromwich is accused of biting St George Illawarra star Josh Dugan in the 69th minute of the Storm's win over the Dragons in Napier on Saturday.

The New Zealand international has had his dangerous contact referred straight to the judiciary.

Dugan will appear at the judiciary to testify against Bromwich.

The last player found guilty of biting was Canterbury prop James Graham in the 2012 grand final loss to the Storm.

Graham was hit with a 12-game ban, the equal third longest suspension in NRL history.

A similar ban would rub Bromwich out of the rest of the NRL season and the Kiwis end of season tour to Europe.

LONGEST NRL SUSPENSIONS

July 2004: Danny Williams, striking, 18 matches

March 2005: John Hopoate, striking, 17 matches

August 2004: Clint Newton, striking, 12 matches

September 2012: James Graham, contrary conduct - biting, 12 matches

-AAP