Footy star bites opponent

Kyle Flanagan of the St George Illawarra Dragons has been found guilty of biting Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton's nose during a recent NRL match, resulting in a four-game suspension that ends his season. Flanagan claimed during the hearing that he did not bite Crichton and insisted the incident was a misunderstanding, with his defense arguing that Crichton's nose was pushed into Flanagan's mouth. However, the NRL judiciary sided with the prosecution, which presented evidence suggesting Flanagan's actions led to the bite. The incident left Crichton with visible injuries, prompting a formal complaint to the referee. Dragons coach Shane Flanagan, who is also Kyle's father, expressed confidence in his son's innocence. This controversy comes at a crucial time for the Dragons as they strive for a finals berth, with additional injury concerns complicating their campaign.