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09-09-2008, 03:38 PM
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/sport/nrl/story/0,26746,24314782-5003409,00.html (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/sport/nrl/story/0,26746,24314782-5003409,00.html)
Act of thuggery could destroy career
By Christian Nicolussi | September 09, 2008 12:00am
A ROOKIE winger identified as a potential NRL star is facing a year on the sidelines following a sickening kicking incident on the weekend.
Toyota Cup winger Ulise Fahina and prop Mose Masoe were two of four Roosters charged by the judiciary after a wild brawl in Friday's clash with the Dragons.
The Roosters quartet are facing up to a combined 12 matches on the sidelines if they fight the charges.
However, Fahina, who was snapped up from Penrith halfway through the season, could be looking at a lot longer after he became the first player in Toyota Cup history to be referred directly to the panel.
The Roosters bust-up was just the start in a wild weekend in the junior competition, which saw three separate incidents, including a striking charge in the Manly-Panthers clash.
Roosters coach Scott Murray was reluctant to comment on Fahina but said he was naturally disappointed.
Footage shows Fahina caught in the initial melee before returning to the scene and kicking an opponent.
Roosters football manager Troy Rovelli said Fahina admitted he had had a "brain snap". "The boys have had a fantastic season but it's been marred by this rubbish," he said.
Act of thuggery could destroy career
By Christian Nicolussi | September 09, 2008 12:00am
A ROOKIE winger identified as a potential NRL star is facing a year on the sidelines following a sickening kicking incident on the weekend.
Toyota Cup winger Ulise Fahina and prop Mose Masoe were two of four Roosters charged by the judiciary after a wild brawl in Friday's clash with the Dragons.
The Roosters quartet are facing up to a combined 12 matches on the sidelines if they fight the charges.
However, Fahina, who was snapped up from Penrith halfway through the season, could be looking at a lot longer after he became the first player in Toyota Cup history to be referred directly to the panel.
The Roosters bust-up was just the start in a wild weekend in the junior competition, which saw three separate incidents, including a striking charge in the Manly-Panthers clash.
Roosters coach Scott Murray was reluctant to comment on Fahina but said he was naturally disappointed.
Footage shows Fahina caught in the initial melee before returning to the scene and kicking an opponent.
Roosters football manager Troy Rovelli said Fahina admitted he had had a "brain snap". "The boys have had a fantastic season but it's been marred by this rubbish," he said.