LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In the rough and tumble world of Rugby League, raiders.com.au has shared the latest news on NRL Judiciary: Whitehead and Hopoate.
Following a fierce showdown against the Melbourne Storm, Elliott Whitehead and Albert Hopoate have found themselves in hot water with the NRL Match Review Committee.
Whitehead is facing a grade one dangerous contact charge for his clash with Shawn Blore in the 30th minute of the match.
If he chooses to take the early guilty plea, he'll be slugged with a $1000 fine.
Meanwhile, Hopoate has been charged with a grade one careless high tackle on Jack Howarth in the 45th minute.
Should he opt for the early guilty plea, he too will need to pony up $1000.
In the game of Rugby League, discipline is key and these charges serve as a reminder to players to keep their tackles clean and play by the rules.
The road to victory may be paved with hard hits and strong tackles, but the true champions know the importance of fair play.