Eels skipper Clint Gutherson says it was “disappointing” to come off for an HIA with his side in complete control against Cronulla, but acknowledges those are the rules players have to get used to after his side went down 30-26 at home.
The Eels got off to a flying start on Friday night and raced out to a 10-0 inside the opening six minutes, but momentum swung to the visitors when Gutherson was forced from the field following a heavy shot from Jesse Ramien.
The veteran fullback stayed down for a few seconds which was enough for the independent doctor in the bunker to take him off for...