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Waddell to face judiciary over eye gouge

Corey Waddell (L) will need to explain the eye-gouging allegation against him at the NRL judiciary. (Brendon Thorne/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Canterbury forward Corey Waddell has been referred directly to the NRL judiciary for allegedly gouging Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's eyes in the Bulldogs' round 19 defeat of Gold Coast.

Rather than suggest a fixed suspension, the match review committee has ordered Waddell to plead his case before the judiciary, usually comprised of two former players and chaired by Justice Geoffrey Bellew, this Tuesday.

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