The NRL have conceded that they were wrong not to charge Panther Taylan May with dangerous contact for his hit which resulted in a facial fracture for Reece Walsh.
NRL head of football Graham Annesley yesterday said the match review committee were wrong not to sanction Panthers centre Taylan May for a hit on Reece Walsh that resulted in the Broncos fullback suffering a facial fracture.
“We believe that the match review committee should have levelled a charge,” Annesley said. “We think that it does reach that threshold of careless action at least.” Walsh required five stitches for the wound and while he passed his HIA was unable to return to the field because the swelling was so bad. He will spend as many as six weeks on the sideline while the fracture heals.
“All players have an obligation to avoid unnecessary forceful contact to the head or neck on an opponent,” the memo from Annesley read.“If the target area of a defender is on or above the ball, or around the shoulder area, the risk of the contact to the head or neck of the ball carrier increases ... Defenders need to carefully consider their intended target area if they are to reduce the risk of the tackle going wrong.
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