Junior Baugha suspended for 4 matches and suspensions for Sydney Roosters, Andrew Jones and Brad Fittler
Andrew Jones was left surprised after Roosters heart Junior Pauja was conceded simply 4 video games for a “horrible” excessive sort out on Bulldogs fullback Connor Tracey.
The 28-year-old was despatched off for the incident late in his facet’s 26-8 win over the Bulldogs on Saturday evening, with referee Grant Atkins admitting he had “no selection”.
As a result of ugly nature of the shot which left Tracy with concussion, Pauja was hit with a grade two reckless strike by the NRL Match Overview Panel, which can see him miss the subsequent month of soccer.
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However based on Jones, the Roosters publish ought to think about themselves fortunate.
“1,000,000 % [it should have been more]“He stated at 9 Sunday Soccer Present.
“That was a stiff arm, an old style coat hanger. It is exhausting to look at.”
“After they are available in from the surface within the center and the wings to press, it’s important to do it proper. We have seen Maika Sifo get hit a couple of occasions, clearly we have seen that.” [Joseph] Suaalii initially, however this one is horrible.
“How he did not break his jaw or the way in which Connor Tracy landed, how he did not tear his ACL or break his leg…that was horrible.”
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Broncos nice Sam Thaiday was additionally stunned by the choice.
“He bought every part fallacious with this one,” Thaiday stated.
“It is a very lazy effort and an try and make a sort out. He deserved to be despatched off and I believe 4 weeks is a really gentle interval for this kind of sort out.”
Junior Baugha was despatched off throughout his workforce’s win over the Bulldogs. GT
Bauja has a clear felony document however the membership is anticipated to just accept an early responsible plea somewhat than struggle the cost on the fee and threat one other week.
Roosters legend Brad Fittler echoed the feelings of Johns and Thaiday, however he does not imagine that type of motion exists in Pauga’s recreation.
“I am unable to see the place they bought the 4 weeks,” he stated.
“I watched Junior this 12 months, he had an important season, however I believe he slipped earlier than he bought going. I’ve by no means seen something like that in his recreation.”
