Cody Walker under scrutiny for errant elbow in Rabbitohs win over Bulldogs
Cody Walker will face scrutiny for an errant elbow in South Sydney’s win over the Bulldogs, as coach Wayne Bennett said his star was on the ‘angry pills’.
South Sydney’s Cody Walker is in danger of facing suspension for an elbow on Bulldogs fullback Nick Meaney in the Rabbitohs 38-0 win over Canterbury on Good Friday.
Walker appeared to strike Meaney in the back of the head midway through the first half – the incident was not spotted by referee Grant Atkins but is expected to attract the interest of the match review committee.
It could sideline Walker for next Thursday’s match against Brisbane.
“I can’t remember that incident,” Walker said.
“But in any game we’re trying to win a game of footy. What happens on the field stays on the field, we shook hands after the game and that’s where it’ll stay.”
It was a fiery encounter throughout despite South Sydney’s dominance and Walker was embroiled in a melee with Kyle Flanagan later on in the match.
“It’s just spur of the moment. It’s a big occasion here, Good Friday at Stadium Australia, massive crowd,” Walker said.
“The Dogs are always a gritty side and every time we play against them they’re a hard team to break down.”
Walker could also be in hot water for seemingly stepping on Corey Waddell’s ankle in the early stages of the match.
If Walker is sidelined for a week it could open the door for Benji Marshall to make his run-on debut for the Rabbitohs.
Souths coach Wayne Bennett could see the funny side of things at least.
“I’ll check the medication he’s taking,” Bennett said.
“There was obviously something going on there. He had the angry pills in today.”
Walker was one of South Sydney’s best, scoring two tries and setting up another with a pinpoint kick to Alex Johnston.
His combination with Damien Cook was on song, with the Test and Origin hooker creating both of Walker’s tries.
Through the middle of the field there are few more dangerous combinations in the competition.
“There’s a few different things I look for (when Cook runs), but I’m not going to give them away.
“I understand when he’s about to jump and my job is just to keep up with him cause he’s so quick.
“It’s been a combination we’ve grown over the past couple of years.”
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