Parramatta halfback Corey Norman has been suspended for eight rounds by the NRL.
The suspension will run from Round 19 through to Round 26 and in addition Norman will be fined $20.000.
The punishment is identical to that which Roosters playmaker Mitchell Pearce received at the beginning of the season for breaking the NRL integrity code.
Nick Weeks, the NRL Head of Integrity said the penalty relates to Norman's conviction for drug possession, a police warning for consorting with criminals, filming sexual activity and distribution of inappropriate video to other players.
"The message is clear, players cannot put themselves in a position where they may damage their own reputations and that of the game," Mr Weeks said.
"We have been consistent this year in imposing strong penalties where players bring the game into disrepute through actions off the field.
"Whether it is drug possession, criminal associations or social media use, players understand the consequences that can flow from illegal or other unacceptable conduct.
"While it is a regrettable trend in society for people to look to sell footage of sports stars in their private lives there is an easy solution for our players – do not engage in activity which will damage their reputation or that of the game."
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