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Ponga poleaxed: Eels gun under fire for ‘high, late’ shot on Knights superstar – Fox Sports
Kalyn Ponga succumbed to a second HIA in successive weeks after being caught by a big shot from Waqa Blake, who could have a case to answer at the judiciary this week.
																								
												
												
											Ponga was attacking the Eels line when Blake shot out of the line and sent the Knights fullback flying.
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The Newcastle No. 1 was awarded a penalty, but Blake was not put on report or sin binned.
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Ponga got back up after receiving treatment, before staying on to convert Andrew McCulloughs try.
After the No. 9 drew Newcastle level, Ponga was taken off for a full HIA with a host of league legends saying that Blakes challenge was late and high, putting him in doubt to face Manly next week.
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It was a late tackle on Kalyn Ponga, said Michael Ennis.
It was Waqa Blake who just came in and levelled him.
Now does his shoulder make contact with Kalyn Pongas head? Kalyn drops his body a fraction and you can see that Blake absolutely collects him.
Braith Anasta and Eels legend Nathan Hindmarsh said that Blake could find himself in hot water.
I think he has a case to answer, said Anasta. I think he makes contact with his head.
Hindmarsh, added: I think his two feet leaving the ground arent going to help him too much either.
Ive seen a lot worse but I think the fact he 
																	
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