Buzz calls for tougher action on cannonball tackles as Broncos captain gone for up to 8 weeks – Fox Sports

During Saturdays clash, Smith tackled Glenn while he was being held up by two Dogs players. Smith then attacks around the knee of Glenn who goes down in pain.
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The Kiwi international is helped from the field. An MCL injury as a result of the tackle means Glenn is set to miss the next six to eight weeks.
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Buzz & PK argue over Smith
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Smith, meanwhile, copped just a one game ban.
Speaking on NRL360, The Daily Telegraphs The Daily Telegraphs Phil Rothfield said he was noticing a spike in such collision and urged the NRL to come down hard on such tackles.
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It doesn’t matter if its around the knee joint, and its third man in while someone else is holding the player up, Rothfield said.
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Thats a cannonball tackle. How longs he out for? Six to eight weeks?
What caused it? Ive noticed an increase in cannonball tackles since they changed the rules this year. So until they need to come down heavier on incidents and stop giving blokes just a week.

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