Four NRL players received one-match bans for their conduct on their respective fields over the weekend.

Cronulla's Paul Aiton was involved in a headbutting incident and was sent off during yesterday's 40-12 loss to Canberra.

Aiton was banned for one match.

Raiders prop Brett White and, Manly co-captain Jason King were suspended for knee lifting while Warriors halfback James Maloney was done for dangerous contact.

Two other players, North Queensland fullback Matt Bowen and Penrith halfback Luke Walsh escaped punishment.