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The National Rugby League (NRL) has recently imposed a four-match ban on Melbourne Storm player Felise Kaufusi, sparking outrage from fans of the Immortal’s team. The ban was handed down after Kaufusi was found guilty of a dangerous tackle in the Storm’s match against the Parramatta Eels.
Kaufusi was initially charged with a grade two dangerous contact offence, which carries a base penalty of three matches. However, the NRL decided to increase the penalty to four matches due to Kaufusi’s prior record of similar offences. This decision has been heavily criticised by Immortal’s fans, who feel that the punishment is too harsh.
The incident occurred in the second half of the match, when Kaufusi tackled Eels player Maika Sivo. The tackle was deemed to be dangerous due to the fact that Kaufusi made contact with Sivo’s head and neck area. This type of contact is strictly prohibited in the NRL and carries a hefty penalty.
Kaufusi was quick to apologise for his actions, stating that he had not intended to cause any harm. Despite this, the NRL felt that a four-match ban was necessary in order to send a strong message about player safety.
The decision has been met with a great deal of criticism from Immortal’s fans, who feel that the punishment is too harsh. Many have argued that Kaufusi was simply trying to make a tackle and did not intend to cause any harm. Others have pointed out that similar offences have been punished with lesser penalties in the past.
Regardless of the controversy surrounding the decision, the NRL has made it clear that it will not be changing its stance on dangerous contact offences. It is important for players to understand that such actions will not be tolerated and that they will be punished accordingly.
The four-match ban imposed on Kaufusi is sure to have an impact on the Immortal’s team, as they will be without one of their key players for the next four matches. It remains to be seen how the team will cope without him, but one thing is certain: Immortal’s fans are not happy with the NRL’s decision.
