{"id":127803,"date":"2021-09-12T11:53:30","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T11:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=127803"},"modified":"2021-09-12T19:59:37","modified_gmt":"2021-09-12T19:59:37","slug":"ugly-hits-leave-gun-eels-trio-dreading-finals-bans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=127803","title":{"rendered":"Ugly hits leave gun Eels trio dreading finals bans"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Eels<\/a> are sweating on the availability of three key players for a knockout semi-final clash with the Panthers<\/a>, after they were reported for foul play in Parramatta's gripping 28-20 elimination final win over Newcastle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Parramatta's win has set up a do-or-die duel with western Sydney rivals Penrith in Mackay next Saturday night, but the Eels could be without prop Junior Paulo<\/a>, second-rower Marata Niukore and centre Waqa Blake.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Adam O'Brien gives contained response to polarising penalty try as Eels edge Knights in do-or-die final<\/a><\/p>\n

Niukore was reported for a late shot on Knights<\/a> utility Connor Watson<\/a> in the 23rd minute, which led rugby league great Brad Fittler<\/a> to condemn the tackle.<\/p>\n

"There was no need for that," Fittler said on Nine's coverage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

"The ball had gone early. Placed on report … He's behind the defence line, the ball is well and truly gone. That's senseless."<\/p>\n

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While the incident involving Blake appeared innocuous, the speedster was reported for a possible high shot on Knights back-rower Tyson Frizell<\/a> 34 minutes into the contest.<\/p>\n

Rugby league legend Peter Sterling<\/a> couldn't find any fault in the tackle.<\/p>\n

"I don't see what's wrong with that," Sterling said.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Knights' 'curious' handling of sickening Tyson Frizell head knock astounds rugby league world<\/a><\/p>\n

However, Sterling suggested Paulo could be in trouble for a shoulder charge that collected Knights centre Kurt Mann high in the 57th minute.<\/p>\n

"The players know what the rule is," Sterling said.<\/p>\n

"You've got to make sure that your arm is away from your body, no matter what's in front of you. I understand there wasn't much of a target area … but you just can't take the risk with it."<\/p>\n

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The Rockhampton fixture also saw Newcastle lock Sauaso Sue reported for twisting the right leg of Parramatta winger Blake Ferguson<\/a> during the 17th minute.<\/p>\n

As teammates Daniel Saifiti<\/a> and Jayden Brailey wrapped up the top half of Ferguson's body, Sue thudded into his bottom half and twisted his right leg as the veteran flyer crashed to the turf.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Sam Verrills hit with grade two charge for hit on Brian Kelly leaving Roosters with massive call<\/a><\/p>\n

While Ferguson played through just about the rest of the match and scored a double, the former NSW<\/a> and Test<\/a> star immediately began mouthing off as Sue twisted his leg.<\/p>\n

"That's an unsightly tackle because your joints are only meant to move so many different ways," Sterling said.<\/p>\n

"The one leg twist can do some damage: (to the) leg, ankle, anywhere."<\/p>\n

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