Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton had a torrid time in his side’s 24-14 loss to the Newcastle Knights.
The five-eighth didn’t do himself any favours landing himself on report for two high shots over the game.
He was penalised in the 23rd minute for a rough shot on Lachlan Miller as the Knights fullback attempted to get out of his in-goal.
There was surprise among those on the field and analysts such as Corey Parker when Wighton was allowed to stay on the field despite the hit.
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Parker had claimed there ‘was intent’ on Fox League and believed the 2020 Dally M winner should’ve been put in the sin bin.
Wighton went on to score the Raiders’ second try, however, he couldn’t avoid the sin-bin in the 48th minute.
He was deemed to have left the ground for high contact with a brutal hit on Jack Hastings.
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The 30-year-old was given his marching orders, and one young fan went on to only rub salt in the wounds.
As Wighton jogged his way to the tunnel a cheeky kid managed to catch him out with the oldest trick in the book.
The fan held out his hand over the tunnel, lulling the Canberra player in for a high-five.
At the last moment, he pulled away leaving Wighton looking like a mug - absolutely savage.
The night only got worse for the Raiders as the Knights went on to score the final points of the day and run out winners.
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Wighton admitted that he may be looking at some time on the sidelines as a result of his two hits.
He said: “It happened quick, I was just trying to put on some kick pressure, he was getting away good kicks all day.
“There was no malice in it.
“I’ll have to have a look at it, I don’t know how ugly or if it’s even bad.”
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He admitted: “After some of the suspensions lately, I guess you’ll always have to have a bit of fear.”
Wighton’s fate will be decided by the NRL judiciary this week.
Topics: Australia, NRL, Rugby League
Jayden Collins