Thursday, February 26, 2004
Eels will face understrength Bulldogs
Bulldog Matt Utai has become the first player to be suspended by the NRL judiciary this year and will miss Canterybury's opening round clash against the Eels.
The 1Eyed Eel understands, but has been unable to confirm that upon leaving the judiciary hearing, the vertically-challenged Utai was heard to mutter: "Thank God, that means I won't have to face up to Eric Grothe Junior. Have you seen the size of that guy this year. He'd squash me like a pancake and God knows I can't afford to lose any more inches." ;-)
With up to six players all under investigation over the Coffs Harbour rape scandal and facing suspension or bans if found guilty, the Bulldogs may go into the clash against the in-form Eels understrength and with other issues weighing on their minds.
Bulldog Matt Utai has become the first player to be suspended by the NRL judiciary this year and will miss Canterybury's opening round clash against the Eels.
The 1Eyed Eel understands, but has been unable to confirm that upon leaving the judiciary hearing, the vertically-challenged Utai was heard to mutter: "Thank God, that means I won't have to face up to Eric Grothe Junior. Have you seen the size of that guy this year. He'd squash me like a pancake and God knows I can't afford to lose any more inches." ;-)
With up to six players all under investigation over the Coffs Harbour rape scandal and facing suspension or bans if found guilty, the Bulldogs may go into the clash against the in-form Eels understrength and with other issues weighing on their minds.
