Star binned for 'totally unnecessary' Ponga hit

Hudson Young is in hot water for a high shot on Kalyn Ponga after he was sin binned during the Raiders clash with Newcastle.

The Bunker was called into the incident after a review into Tyson Gamble’s try.

Kalyn Ponga set up Gamble’s effort in the lead up, but the four-pointer was eventually ruled out due to obstruction.

Footage then showed Young collecting Ponga high after his pass which league great Billy Slater described as “unnecessary” upon immediate viewing.

Hudson Young is sin-binned for a late tackle on Kalyn Ponga

Knights legend Andrew Johns didn’t think it was intentional from Young.

“I give him the benefit of the doubt I think Hudson braces but then goes on with it,” he said on Nine’s coverage.

“I don’t think there’s anything deliberate in it. He braces for some sort of collision but then goes on with it.”.

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Brad Fittler added he thought it Ponga relaxing after passing didn’t help.

Young’s fate was sealed by the bunker though with referee Todd Smith stating: “you’ve had late contact with Kalyn Ponga, totally unnecessary” before sin binning him.

Hudson Young is sent to the sin-bin by referee Todd Smith.

“It’s a tough one – but it’s the correct call,” Andrew Johns said on Nine.

While Young was sent from the field, the Raiders kept the original penalty for obstruction and ultimately scored the opening try of the match moments later.