This is appalling. Not a single mitigating factor that I can see, almost criminal in intent.
If the NRL is in any way serious about player safety, this must result in a lengthy suspension.
and a much worse contact than Hetherington's send off last week. While it was not far away from an awesome shoulder charge, Talakai's shoulder drives up and into Doorey's head hard and fast. Could cause a lot more damage than Hetherington's lazy arm.
I love a good shoulder charge and don't think they should be banned, but the moment they make contact with the head should be an automatic send off. No other part of the tackling body can cause as much damage.
Paul
Roar Guru
reliving their playing days Emcie, rather than living in the present, I guess.
Emcie
Roar Guru
I honestly don't understand how some league personalities have an issue with this being pinged
Gauss
Roar Rookie
This is appalling. Not a single mitigating factor that I can see, almost criminal in intent. If the NRL is in any way serious about player safety, this must result in a lengthy suspension.
Bloke7
Roar Rookie
and a much worse contact than Hetherington's send off last week. While it was not far away from an awesome shoulder charge, Talakai's shoulder drives up and into Doorey's head hard and fast. Could cause a lot more damage than Hetherington's lazy arm. I love a good shoulder charge and don't think they should be banned, but the moment they make contact with the head should be an automatic send off. No other part of the tackling body can cause as much damage.