Knights prop Leo Thompson has been placed on report for a crusher tackle in the second half of their clash against the Dragons.
Thompson was also penalised for the tackle on Dragons lock Hamish Stewart at the 65th minute.
Michael Ennis was shocked by the incident.
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“Oh boy, gee, Leo Thompson, crusher tackle here on the way down,” Ennis said.
Andrew Voss was equally surprised.
“And then gives some mustard after it, (forces) him down on the front of the neck,” Voss added.
“A little bit to that tackle.”
The Knights slumped to a 20-6 defeat to the Dragons at Jubilee Stadium, scoring just one try with their struggles in attack continuing.
It was the Knights’ third loss from their last four games.
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Jaydn Su’A, Clint Gutherson and Loko Pasifiki Tonga all scored tries for the Dragons, who claimed an 18-0 halftime lead.
Kai Pearce-Paul scored the only try of the game for the Knights at the 69th minute.
