Suspension Looms for Milne Following ‘Ugly Cheap Shot’ on Munster

Taane Milne faces a two-week suspension after a contentious incident involving Cam Munster in the closing moments of the Rabbitohs’ clash against the Storm, leading to Milne’s sin-binning. The match review committee handed Milne a Grade 3 Dangerous Contact charge for deliberately targeting Munster.

As the game neared its end, Munster found himself in a tackle with Milne purposefully aiming to disrupt his stability by aiming for his legs, a move branded as an ‘ugly cheap shot’ by Fox League commentator Dan Ginnane.

Storm player Joe Chan swiftly intervened, pulling Milne away as tensions flared between both teams in the aftermath of the unsportsmanlike play.

If Milne opts to contest the charge and is unsuccessful, the suspension could extend to three weeks, amplifying the repercussions of his actions.

Commenting on the incident post-game, former NRL star Cooper Cronk criticized Milne’s actions, highlighting the potential for serious injury resulting from such reckless tackles.

Souths’ head coach, Jason Demetriou, expressed disappointment over the incident, labeling it as a foolish conclusion to a challenging game. He emphasized the unnecessary and hazardous nature of Milne’s behavior in the final seconds of the match.