Rivals 'beef' heats up with 'reckless' act on report
The ink has only recently dried on the half's release from the Dragons and he was out to make an impression against his old side.
Wests Tigers recruit Jayden Sullivan proved he was a man on a mission against his old Dragons side in both sides trial, after he was put on report for a late shot.
Late into the second half with the Tigers down 34-12, Sullivan raced out of the line to put pressure on the man that replaced him in Kyle Flanagan.
The contact was deemed late with Flanagan staying down on the ground for a sustained period after the hit.
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Immediately, league expert Mick Ennis said "this could be a penalty" on Fox League and referee Kasey Badger followed suit.
Sullivan was then placed on report for the late contact with Ennis noting the intense battle both halves had been part of throughout the match.
"They've had a bit of beef all night, haven't they?," he said.
"... Sullivan back on to the field for his second stint comes out hard at Flanagan, just a head clash there. It's a bit reckless."
Despite Sullivan being placed on report and Flanagan leaving the field for an HIA, Ennis doesn't believe he'll have a case to answer.
"I think he'll be OK," he said.
After a disappointing Charity Shield clash against Souths last weekend, the Dragons managed to show form under new coach Shane Flanagan, scoring a 34-18 victory.
Captain Ben Hunt was the star with a first half double while Moses Suli, Mikaele Ravalawa, Zac Lomax and Tyrell Sloan all running in tries too.
Jahream Bula, Fonua Pole and Heath Mason were the try-scorers for the Tigers.