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Galloway accepts Hopoate's apology
21 March 2005
Keith Galloway said today he had accepted an apology from Manly winger John Hopoate over a high tackle which left the Cronulla teenager heavily concussed.
"He's apologised and I've accepted his apology," said Galloway, who added he was feeling "a bit groggy".
The incident occurred in the 30th minute of the Sea Eagles' 46-20 win over the Sharks in the NRL match at Brookvale Oval yesterday.
The NRL match review committee will review the incident today.
The 104kg former Test centre has a poor record at the judiciary and his career hangs by a thread following his latest misdemeanour.
Hopoate rushed off the defensive line yesterday and hit Galloway in the head with his forearm in a leaping tackle.
The 19-year-old Galloway told AAP today he had viewed the incident but would not comment on the matter.
Cronulla suffered a miserable weekend in the NRL, with Galloway heading a long list of injured players.
Emerging centre Beau Scott broke his thumb playing for Cronulla's feeder club Newtown in Premier League.
Scott was in line for a first grade call-up for Cronulla's trip to Parramatta on Saturday night after centre Ryan McGoldrick had a shocker against the Sea Eagles.
Sharks back-rower Sam Isemonger (facial cut) and winger David Simmons (concussion) are in doubt for the clash with the Eels, who are coming off a heavy loss to South Sydney.
Galloway is certain to miss the match.
"We'll have to monitor Sam but he's a pretty tough rooster," said Sharks general manager Steve Rogers.
"Simmo's another one in doubt and Keith is obviously going to be out."
