Roger Tuivasa-Sheck avoids ban after Warriors shocking 60-point loss to Gold Coast Titans
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will avoid suspension after he was sin binned for a dangerous tackle in his side's horror loss to the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday afternoon.
The former Dally M Medal winner was binned for a tackle on Jayden Campbell and the match review committee has handed him a grade one dangerous throw charge.
On the advice of the Bunker, referee Adam Gee gave the centre his marching orders in the 53rd minute, bringing shock in commentary.
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"Plenty are even asking, was it even dangerous?," commentator Matt Russell said on Fox League.
"That's a big call ... the frustration we see, particularly with the fans, is the consistency we see around that space," league great Corey Parker added.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was sin binned for this tackle on Jayden Campbell. Fox League
Tuivasa-Sheck's departure came when the damage was already done with the Titans leading 36-0.
The Gold Coast were out to a 30-0 lead at half time after a dominant 40 minutes.
Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Beau Fermor, Chris Randall, Keenan Palasia and Sam Verrills were the tryscorers.
Coach Des Hasler's men then continued their rampage with Khan-Pereira first to score after the break.
With Tuivasa-Sheck off the field, the Gold Coast ran in three tries through Keano Kini, Campbell and Khan-Pereira while the Warriors did manage to hit back with one four-pointer to Te Maire Martin.
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Kini then grabbed his second try of the afternoon to make it 60-6, which became the highest score by any Gold Coast first grade franchise.
Right on full time, Khan-Pereira then grabbed a double hat trick to become the second Titan to score four tries. The other was Jordan Atkins, back in 2008.
Campbell then converted to end the game at 66-6. His 26 points makes him the greatest single game pointscorer in Titans history.
Along with Tuivasa-Sheck's sin bin, the Warriors will have another concern after Te Maire Martin was put on report in the first half for dangerous contact.
Te Maire Martin may have a case to answer for this tackle. Fox League
Titans half Campbell was also placed on report for a hip drop in the first half.
Jayden Campbell was placed on report for a hip drop. Fox League
Next weekend the Warriors will attempt to bounce back against the Broncos on Saturday while the Titans have the bye.
