The Dolphins have moved to the top of the NRL ladder after heaping the misery on the hapless Gold Coast Titans in a 30-14 win on Saturday night.
A debate has erupted in rugby league circles over what the right punishment after one of rugby league’s most hated acts reared its ugly head.
The rise of the hip drop tackle has drawn the ire of fans, coaches and pundits alike since becoming a hot-button issue in the game. Corey Parker added: “ just gets it wrong, it’s the right call and puts his team under enormous amounts of pressure. It looks very ugly.”Sami was able to play out the game. Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty ImagesPlath appeared consigned to his fate as soon as the incident happened, and was sent to the sin bin.
Western Weekender reporter Lachlan Jeffrey posted: “This has to be a sin bin at least. Could even be a send off.” Speaking post-match, Bennett defended his young charge, saying it wasn’t a malicious act, but that the club would deal with any charge for Plath.
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