The prop entered an early guilty plea and will sit out Cronulla’s match on Sunday against Melbourne Storm after he delivered a sharp one-two to his opposing forward’s chin during his side spirited 14-6 win at ANZ Stadium.
While the Sharks are disadvantages, NSW coach Laurie Daley praised Gallen’s “leadership”.
The debutant coach said radio station Triple M: “I thought it was great leadership. It’s a hard game and it’s played by hard men. He stood up represented his state and showed great leadership.”
An alleged swinging arm which preceded the toe-to-toe punch-up wasn’t deemed worthy of a charge.
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