Seeing as he copped it harsher from the NRL than Packer did I would say no
How has he copped it harder? Packer will have missed 2 full seasons atleast.
Auva'a was allowed to play in a grand final last year and will be in one again if Souths make it this year. He missed 9 months of NRL. But his ban is conveniently through regular season matches and allows him to play the big games.
Both players have copped ridiculously light sentences for their crimes. I think Packer should have been banned for life and I think Auva'a should be out for a minimum of two years. Ideally we would crack down and have zero tolerance for domestic violence though. Banning him for life also.
How is assaulting a player assaulting a woman not a worse crime than a fan assaulting another fan? If the fan cops a 10 year ban, the guy is the position to be a role model deserves more for a worse crime.