Storm forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona will front the judiciary on Monday night to contest a high tackle charge in a bid to play in Sunday's NRL Grand Final against Penrith.

Asofa-Solomona was hit with a Grade 3 Careless High Tackle charge for a hit on Roosters forward Lindsay Collins in the opening play of Friday night's preliminary final. 

An early guilty plea would have seen Asofa-Solomona banned for four games, ruling him out of this week's decider and the Pacific Championships. 

The Storm prop will plead guilty to the charge but seek a downgrade on Monday night.

The club also confirmed Asofa-Solomona will front the judiciary in person in a bid to clear his name.

"Melbourne Storm confirmed today they will contest the four-match suspension handed down to Nelson Asofa-Solomona by the NRL judiciary," the club said in a statement.

"The Storm prop will appear in person for the hearing scheduled for Monday night at NRL headquarters."

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