Heโs been the focus of attention for a week as the Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs argue about the new stadium and the deal that brought him to Bondi, but itโs been revealed that the Match Review Committee have also taken an interest in Joseph Suaaliโi.
The Daily Telegraph has revealed that the 19-year-old sensation received a warning from the MRC about his running style. He received a โconcerning actโ notice after the Roostersโ huge win over Wests Tigers two weeks ago, following an incident in the 27th minute when he was tackled by Faโamanu Brown.
Suaaliโi appears to lead with his knee, raising his foot and advancing his leg towards the defenders. Suaaliโi wasnโt charged but has clearly caught the eye of the MRC, and itโs unlikely another similar incident would escape punishment.
Itโs the same type of notice Cameron Munster received for his elbow on Sam Walker a week later.
Suaaliโi has been the focus of intense scrutiny after reports emerged earlier in the week that the winger was in the sights of Rugby Australia. But Tri-colours mentor Trent Robinson insists the youngster is happy where he is.
โHe loves playing in the jersey,โ Robinson told the Telegraph.
โHeโs rare, I know that. Thatโs why weโre talking about him.
โHis focus on the way he prepares, right from the minute he walks in early in the morning โ heโs one of the first to walk in โ to when he leaves, itโs rare to see a guy do preparation like that.
โI know he loves walking in here, itโs not just about footy. Joeyโs always going to have choice in his life.
โWe think we can provide a good life and good career.
โHe wants to be hard, exciting and motivate kids, and he wants to be a humble and good man.
โI feel like we can offer those things. It will be his choice in the end, but I know this is a place that can offer it.โ
