Nelson Asofa-Solomona has gained an unlikely ally in the Sydney Roosters, with players adamant they do not want the Melbourne prop to miss the grand final for his high shot on Lindsay Collins.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona is no certainty to play in the NRL grand final because of a high tackle – but his biggest rival on the field hopes he is cleared.

Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona must fight a suspension at the NRL judiciary or miss next Sunday's grand final.

During the NRL grand final between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters, Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona was sin-binned for a shoulder hit on Roosters' Lindsay Collins, causing Collins to be ruled out for the rest of the game with concussion.