silvertail
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Found this old article that says that Matai was not permitted to claim test matches as part of his suspension. Why is Graham allowed to count test matches? He shouldn't be permitted to return until round 11.
Manly's Matai cops seven-week suspension
18:15 AEST Tue Sep 7 2010
In a double blow to the Kiwi enforcer, he will also miss New Zealand's Four Nations campaign, following his late hit on Canterbury hooker Michael Ennis in Manly's shock 30-24 defeat to the Bulldogs at Brookvale on Sunday.
With New Zealand now unable to select the 26-year-old as part of their squad, he will not be eligible to use the Four Nations as part of his suspension.
He is now likely to miss the opening five games of next season plus two official trial matches.
In a further dent to injury-hit Manly's semi-final hopes ahead of Sunday's clash with minor premiers St George Illawarra at Kogarah, co-captain Jason King is also out, after pleading guilty to a high tackle charge.
King was sanctioned for his tackle on Bulldogs captain Andrew Ryan early in the second half on Sunday.
© AAP 2010
Manly's Matai cops seven-week suspension
18:15 AEST Tue Sep 7 2010
In a double blow to the Kiwi enforcer, he will also miss New Zealand's Four Nations campaign, following his late hit on Canterbury hooker Michael Ennis in Manly's shock 30-24 defeat to the Bulldogs at Brookvale on Sunday.
With New Zealand now unable to select the 26-year-old as part of their squad, he will not be eligible to use the Four Nations as part of his suspension.
He is now likely to miss the opening five games of next season plus two official trial matches.
In a further dent to injury-hit Manly's semi-final hopes ahead of Sunday's clash with minor premiers St George Illawarra at Kogarah, co-captain Jason King is also out, after pleading guilty to a high tackle charge.
King was sanctioned for his tackle on Bulldogs captain Andrew Ryan early in the second half on Sunday.
© AAP 2010