Wighton accused of biting Gamble in elimination final

Raiders centre Jack Wighton could come under scrutiny with the Match Review Committee after allegedly biting Tyson Gamble in Sunday’s elimination final in Newcastle.

Gamble complained to referee Ashley Klein in the 48th minute after he wrapped his arm around Wighton’s face in a tackle attempt before pulling his arm away and alerting the match officials to the incident. 

Wighton, playing in his final season at the Raiders, was placed on report by Klein with play allowed to continue.

Gamble’s arm appeared to show bite marks from the incident.

The Raiders were leading 16-6 when Wighton was cited before the Knights ran in four tries in a 15-minute period to snatch a 12-point lead.