Suspended Poore told to keep out of trouble

Wakefield prop Justin Poore has been warned by his coach to curb his temper.

The 28-year-old former 
Parramatta forward has been sent off twice in his first 12 matches for his new club and will sit out tomorrow’s Super League game against Warrington through suspension.

Poore was dismissed just 20 minutes into his first appearance on English soil after clashing with Leeds prop Ryan Bailey in the Wildcats’ Boxing Day friendly and was also sent off in last Sunday’s league game at Wigan Warriors for punching second rower Liam Farrell.

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In both cases he was treated leniently after the Rugby Football League’s disciplinary committee took into account both his previous good record and the fact that he was provoked each time.

But Wakefield coach Richard Agar fears his player could become an easy target unless he learns to turn the other cheek.

“He’s not got a huge history of violent play despite 10 years playing senior rugby but he’s had two since he’s been here,” Agar said.

“In both instances he wasn’t the aggressor but he reacted.

“He has got to change his ways. He’s got to keep his emotions in check far better because, if he doesn’t, every week he’s going to find people are going to make him a target and start trying to wind him up.

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“And the next time he’s up in front of the judiciary, I guess it won’t be one game, it will be a decent stretch.

“But he’s fully aware of that. He’s a smart enough player. He says it is out of character and his previous record suggests that is the case.

“He certainly over-reacted. You can’t go throwing hay-makers at people’s chins.”

Wakefield have added Frankie Mariano and Kyle Trout to their squad to cover the loss of Poore and the injured Richie Mathers.

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Captain Danny Kirmond, who missed the Wigan loss due to a knee injury, should also be fit to resume while Danny Bridge – the younger brother of Warrington’s England centre Chris – could debut for the visitors.