Harsher penalties are needed when teams lose players for extended periods due to illegal play. I dont think its good enough. With HIA's as they are, come finals time i wonder if any coaches will employ the tactic, considering a send off these days are so very rare, and the upside of having an opposition playmaker or dominating forward removed from the game.
I dont like it. I hope they can stamp it out sooner rather then later, with some harsh penalties.
"particularly given PLV is discretionary and selective...that is a super polite way to describe corruption.
were introduced “to preserve the integrity of NRL...difficult to acheive when the man at the top is discretionary and selective.
a club who…"
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Shame Cartwright didn't get a run. Hipgrave is a good backup and has earned his spot.
Cartwright seemed to struggle 1st game back in reserves so not dissapointed with Hipgrave
give him some time to get matcn fit in reserves.
Happy to see Hipgrave back in
Cartwright first game since quitting titans. Understandable that he'd struggle. No issues with hipgrave coming in .
Shame about Matto. Hope he's ok for next week.
His history with concussion will surely come up when his manager negotiates his next contract with Parra or another club.
Harsher penalties are needed when teams lose players for extended periods due to illegal play. I dont think its good enough. With HIA's as they are, come finals time i wonder if any coaches will employ the tactic, considering a send off these days are so very rare, and the upside of having an opposition playmaker or dominating forward removed from the game.
I dont like it. I hope they can stamp it out sooner rather then later, with some harsh penalties.