Ryan Matterson has admitted he made a mistake selecting a $4000 tremendous over a three-game ban, which noticed him miss Parramatta’s winless begin to the season.
Matterson was charged over a crusher sort out on Dylan Edwards within the 2022 grand ultimate was give lower than 48 hours to determine which punishment to simply accept.
The backrower now claims he thought trial video games could be included within the ban however admits there may be “no excuse” for lacking the primary three video games of the season.
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Matterson didn’t reply his telephone within the days after the grand ultimate loss as he labored with a incapacity group.
The Eels tried a number of occasions over the pre-season to have the plea modified to a tremendous, however the NRL wouldn’t budge.
Matterson returned for the grand ultimate rematch towards the Panthers in Round 4 and Parramatta clinched their first win of the 12 months.
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“In hindsight I wouldn’t have made the decision,” Matterson instructed the SMH after the sport.
“Unfortunately, I had to make a decision after a grand final loss. On the Tuesday I had to make the decision.
“When I made the decision I thought the trial matches were going to be included.
“There were a few phone calls, but there was no excuse. I did try to rectify the decision and go back to the NRL at the time, but it was too late.
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“That’s something I’ve got to deal with. I’m moving on now that I’m back playing. In hindsight I wouldn’t have made the decision, but I’m so glad it’s all over.
“I’ve had a tremendous amount of support from my teammates and it hasn’t been a big talking point here. Everyone knows what’s been going on behind closed doors here.
“I play my hardest for these boys and they do the same for me.”
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