Matai will be gone ski

[simon_eagle]

I haven't seen the replay but a few people have said it he made initial contact with the ball and as he fell in the tackle that's when he hit his head? Would love to see them challenge it if this is the case.

I was there live and as Toovey said the big screen was useless too much shadow couldn't see a thing.

Any one have it on video or YouTube?

http://www.seaeagles.com.au/news-display/Our-second-half-was-diabolical-Toovey/55928

Didn't look too much in it to be fair, but Steve's record will count against him.

 

[HappilyManly]

Stevie will be home with his new bub at least

His work rate warrants a mid year rest

Seeing it live it was just a 'bounce' of the ball, but poor STevie did hurt his previously damaged shoulder

 

[Masked Eagle]

2-3 weeks with loading back down to 2 with an early guilty plea is my guess.

I was spot on!

... pitty my tipping and supercoach selections weren't as accurate.

 

[Berkeley_Eagle]

Manly will gratefully accept a two-week ban for centre Steve Matai, knowing the serial offender was lucky not to receive a harsher penalty for his high shot on Penrith forward Danny Galea.

Matai will miss matches against St George Illawarra and Melbourne after the Sea Eagles pleaded guilty to his grade four careless high tackle charge on Tuesday.

He was facing a three-week suspension if the Sea Eagles had decided to fight the charge at the judiciary and lost.


The club initially feared the Kiwi international could miss between four and six weeks given the severity of the tackle and Matai's poor judiciary record.

Galea was knocked out instantly after being caught flush across the face and had to be escorted from the field by two trainers.

Matai's suspension continues a frustrating run for the premiers, who have been unable to field a full-strength side for most of the season.

Kieran Foran, Glenn Stewart, Brett Stewart, David Williams and Tony Williams have all spent extended periods on the sideline, while Origin commitments have also cut deep.

http://www.sportal.com.au/league-news-display/sea-eagles-to-accept-matais-ban-178944

 

[swoop]

I see the SOO player Tamou has been cleared.

 

[simon64]

My first thought was that, after initial contact with the ball, Matai's arm caught him pretty flush.

I'd say all things considered, a 2 match ban is not an unfair result.

Balances out T-Rex's suspension which was ridiculous.

 

[Jethro]

Manly will gratefully accept a two-week ban for centre Steve Matai, knowing the serial offender was lucky not to receive a harsher penalty for his high shot on Penrith forward Danny Galea.

Matai will miss matches against St George Illawarra and Melbourne after the Sea Eagles pleaded guilty to his grade four careless high tackle charge on Tuesday.

He was facing a three-week suspension if the Sea Eagles had decided to fight the charge at the judiciary and lost.


The club initially feared the Kiwi international could miss between four and six weeks given the severity of the tackle and Matai's poor judiciary record.

Galea was knocked out instantly after being caught flush across the face and had to be escorted from the field by two trainers.

Matai's suspension continues a frustrating run for the premiers, who have been unable to field a full-strength side for most of the season.

Kieran Foran, Glenn Stewart, Brett Stewart, David Williams and Tony Williams have all spent extended periods on the sideline, while Origin commitments have also cut deep.

http://www.sportal.com.au/league-news-display/sea-eagles-to-accept-matais-ban-178944

Adam Lucius must be able to see into the future as today, as far as I know, is only Monday.

 

[Stevo]

My take on the point of impact was low first then high. Which makes it careless. If he hit him flush it would have been reckless.

 

[globaleagle]

As the paper said re marshall, why wasn't he charged?