Penrith Panthers prop Spencer Leniu will take the field in this Sundayโs NRL Grand Final, but has admitted he admitted he โcanโt rememberโ moments from last weekโs preliminary final win over South Sydney following a high shot from Taane Milne.
The incident took place with 15 minutes left in the heated contest, and Milne was immediately sent-off for the reckless challenge.
But while Milne now faces a six-week stint on the sidelines for the terrible tackle, Leniu has already been cleared to play on Sunday.
โI canโt really remember much to be honest,โ Leniu told the Sydney Morning Herald.
โI was concussed. The first time I was rattled, but the second I was worse
โI donโt remember much from the night. Iโve watched the game back over. Iโll follow the normal procedures everyone else takes. I saw a doctor on Monday and he cleared me.
Despite his uncompromising style of play on the field, Leniu revealed that heโs never faced these types of challenges before.
โIโve never been concussed in my whole 20 years of playing league. The doc was pretty shocked when I told him that. Because thereโs no history, it made me easier for him to clear me.โ
Though the hit in question rubbed Leniu out of the game and saw the players leave the field with Leniu trying to fight his opponent, the giant Panther says he holds no grudges.
โWhatever happens on the field stays on the field,โ Leniu said.
โI honestly canโt say I remember too much what happened (after the incident). I just remember our coaching staff pulling me up the tunnel.
โI pulled up really well after the game. I couldnโt sleep, but that was more the adrenaline.
โThe possibility I might be ruled out of a GF was probably the reason I was so angry. But Iโve been cleared now.โ
Leniu has been named on the bench for Sundayโs game.
