A Ban That Hits Hard: The Cogger Conundrum and the Fine Line Between Fair Play and Foul Play The news that Penrith's Jack Cogger has been handed a three match ban for a high shot on Melbourne's Tyran Wishart has sent shockwaves through the NRL community.
At first glance, it appears to be a straightforward case of a player being punished for his actions on the field.
However, upon closer inspection, a complex web of consequences emerges that raises questions about the nature of fair play in contact sports.