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NRL boss Peter V’landys promises wholesale crackdown on high shots starting tonight – Wide World of Sports
‘Will be penalised heavily’
NRL boss Peter V’landys has promised a wholesale crackdown on foul play will begin with tonight’s Magic Round opener at Suncorp Stadium between Wests Tigers and Newcastle.
In a response aimed at the worrying rise in players suffering concussion after head knocks, the ARLC has directed referees to come down hard on any contact with the head or neck.
Speaking to Radio 2GB’s Ben Fordham, V’landys promised a zero tolerance approach to high shots.
“Absolutely, the crackdown should have happened last…
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