Relieved Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes says common sense prevailed when the NRL took the unprecedented step of downgrading his hip-drop charge, freeing him to play finals.
A little over 24 hours after being told he was set to be banned from playing in the Sharks' elimination final against the Sydney Roosters, Hynes was offered a reprieve on Monday in the form of a $1000 fine.
