OPINION: Chad Townsend's brain snap could cost the Sharks a trip to the NRL finals
When you're playing the Knights, Ponga always comes on the radar. As soon as you do your defensive work, the talk is all about, 'Right, how do we limit Kalyn Ponga's impact on the game?'
It was so strange because Townsend hasn't got an aggressive bone in his body, but that doesn't change the fact that he should and will spend the next few weeks on the sidelines. Townsend will miss the last three weeks of the regular season, when his team will play the Warriors, Roosters and then Canberra in Canberra.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Townsend regrets first send-off in career: 'Let my teammates down'Chad Townsend has expressed his remorse over the Kalyn Ponga shoulder charge incident which led to him copping a three-match ban.
Read more »
Father's Day fishing rod trip costs man $6,800 in cross-border fines and costsQueensland Police say a Brisbane man's attempt to enter New South Wales to buy a fishing rod on Father's Day will prove to be 'very expensive'.
Read more »
Eels eye off top-four NRL finish after gritty win over WarriorsParramatta survives against the Warriors in Gosford to triumph 24-18 and all but assure a place in the top four when they contest the NRL finals.
Read more »
Heidi Klum flaunts figure in topless snapThe 47-year-old has taken to Instagram with another semi-nude snap, wearing just her bikini bottoms for the pose.
Read more »
Just a flesh wound? Only so many limbs an NRL contender can loseOpinion: In this year's quest for the NRL's holy grail, clubs like the Roosters, Raiders and Storm are akin to Monty Python's Black Knight, following the credo that whatever doesn’t kill them makes them stronger
Read more »