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'As bad as it gets': Fury erupts over 'god awful' tackle in Rugby League
In classic Rugby League fashion, the debate over the appropriate punishment for a controversial tackle has set tongues wagging and tempers flaring among fans and experts alike.
The Dolphins have surged to the top of the NRL ladder, leaving the struggling Gold Coast Titans in their wake with a resounding 30-14 victory on Saturday night.
With a performance reminiscent of league legends of yesteryear, the newest team in the NRL fought back from a slow start to score five unanswered tries and claim victory.
In what could be described as a true 'David vs Goliath' battle, the Dolphins now sit proudly at the top of the ladder, edging out the Panthers by just one differential point, but with more games left to play in round four.
However, the mood among the Dolphins may be somewhat dampened as they wait anxiously to hear the fate of 22-year-old lock Max Plath.
Plath's reckless hip drop tackle in the first half of the match has set off alarm bells and is sure to catch the attention of the Match Review Committee.
The rise of the hip drop tackle in Rugby League has been met with widespread criticism and concerns over player safety.
With injuries mounting as a result of this dangerous maneuver, the tackle has quickly become a point of contention in the game.
In true Aussie spirit, the Rugby League community will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this debate, as the sport continues to tackle issues both on and off the field.