Canberra's Elliott Whitehead faces NRL ban, likely last game, as Raiders fight for finals spot.
Canberra crowd favourite Elliott Whitehead has likely played his last game in the NRL after deciding not to contest a three-game ban for a hip-drop tackle on Sydney Roosters hooker Brandon Smith.
The 34-year-old is bound for Catalans Dragons in the Super League at season's end and the Raiders are all but guaranteed to miss finals, needing to beat St George Illawarra and hope Newcastle draw with the Dolphins in the final round of the season.
Whitehead's tackle left Smith with damage to his ACL and MCL, ending the No.9's season and infuriating Tri-colours coach Trent...