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Every person is entitled to have his/her view about the laws of the game and their application. Some views show deep thought and are incredibly worthwhile. Some views should be neither valued nor sought. Michael Cheika’s view on Damien McKenzie’s sendoff falls into the latter category. Cheika said, “One of the things I’m disappointed about […]
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The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee has ruled McKenzie out for three weeks following his red card for a dangerous tackle on Reds halfback Tate McDermott in the 22nd minute of the Chiefs 40-34 to the Reds in Townsville on Saturday night.
Any incident of foul play involving contact with the head starts with a potential six week suspension.
McKenzie s guilty plea and judicial record saw the time on the sidelines reduced to three weeks by the committee of Adam Casselden, Mike Mika and Stefan Terblanche. Having conducted a detailed review of all the available evidence, including all camera angles and additional evidence, including from the player and submissions from his legal representative, Aaron Lloyd, the Foul Play Review Committee upheld the Red Card under Law 9.13, Casselden said.
Poor discipline has hurt Melbourne, with the Highlanders scoring three tries for a 42-27 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman win while the Rebels were a man down.