Contrite Raider bawled when banished for hit on Storm’s Hughes
COREY Harawira-Naera has written an emotional apology, saying he “bawled his eyes out’ after being sent off for his high shot on Melbourne’s Jahrome Hughes.
The Raiders back-rower is facing a fourgame ban for the hit late in Melbourne’s win on Thursday night. Harawira-Naera is now expected to be ruled out of the rest of the regular season for the tackle.
“In all my days of playing this game, I have never left the field feeling so disgusted in myself to the point where I had sat in the sheds and balled (sic) my eyes out for a good five minutes,” he posted on Instagram.
“The picture I have in my head of when I first looked up after the collision of your eyes rolled back to your head and your body stiff bro Jahrome Hughes and being the cause of it gave me a feeling I never want to feel again or would never want anyone else to feel.
“What happen (sic) last night I wouldn’t wish upon my biggest enemy and struggling to sleep last night hopefully shows how remorseful and sorry I am my bro, and I have what’s coming to me when it comes to judiciary and will serve the time I have to.”
He had a seven-year incident-free discount added to his grade-three reckless high tackle charge.
Hughes has also posted on his social media account, indicating he was recovering and thanked Harawira-Naera for checking on him. He is unlikely to face the Titans on Thursday.
“Thanks to @horitecorey and the other Raiders lads who checked in on me after the game, appreciate it fellas,” Hughes wrote.