In a recent NRL clash against Cronulla, Bulldogs forward Sitili Tupouniua faces potential disciplinary action following a reckless shoulder charge on Braydon Trindall, which occurred just before the final siren. The incident resulted in a sin binning for Tupouniua as the referee dealt with the foul play that marred the conclusion of the match. Despite the penalty, the Bulldogs secured a comfortable win with a final score of 20-6.
Commentators were quick to criticise Tupouniua’s tackle, with Andrew Voss labelling it as “reckless” during the broadcast on Fox League. Mick Ennis echoed those sentiments, noting Tupouniua’s aggressive approach throughout the game, which culminated in the late hit that drew the referee’s ire.
The match saw additional disciplinary actions, including Reed Mahoney receiving two mentions to the referee, indicating that penalties were a theme for the Bulldogs despite their dominant performance.
Tupouniua’s fate now lies in the hands of the match review committee, which will determine if further sanctions are warranted for his actions on the field.