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Des Hasler is concerned the NRLs shoulder charge fiasco could have an adverse impact on the finals series.Canterbury coach Hasler said on Friday there was widespread confusion among clubs and players over the shoulder charge rule.Haslers words come after Canberra star Jack Wightons exoneration on Tuesday night at the judiciary, and the lack of any charge against Cronulla hooker Michael Ennis.Its not just a concern for me - it is a concern for any of the clubs or the players, Hasler said.Hasler has long butted heads with NRL officialdom, echoing Raiders coach Ricky Stuarts call for a review of the rules and interpretations governing the controversial tackle in the off-season.It needs to be addressed - a case like that isnt the first time it has happened, he said.People keep giving me advice about the way to go about it (addressing it with the NRL) but it seems to fall on deaf ears.We will see what happens in the off-season.Hasler said the Bulldogs didnt challenge Sam Kasianos two-game suspension for dangerous contact because of the unpredictable nature of the judiciary system.It was something that we could have taken to the judiciary but, with the judiciary these days, you just dont know what can happen. 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This was a difficult decision, but one we felt was in the best interest of the football team moving forward. We have enjoyed getting to know Mike over the years and wish him the best.The team picked up Randy Bullock off waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers in his place.It has been a difficult season for Nugent, who was 23-of-29 on field goals in addition to the missed extra points. Nugent missed an extra point attempt in four straight games, in addition to a missed PAT against the Redskins, a game that ended in a tie.Nugent drew the ire of fans this season for his repeated misses, and he was booed at Paul Brown Stadium while lining up for kicks last week.You have to earn the cheers and earn the respect, and Im not doing that right now, Nugent told ESPN after the game Sunday. To be honest with you, Im earniing the reactions with the way Im kicking.dddddddddddd I think the last couple of weeks Ill have really good days and really good weeks except for one kick.The Bengals have stuck by Nugent all season and Lewis did not seem inclined to release him in lieu of one of the available kickers on the market before Tuesday. However, Bullock became available this week. He appeared in one game with the Steelers.Lewis said Nugents struggles were a little more technical than mental, but for a kicker thats all the same, its like a golf swing.Its really contagious this year (kickers misses) and I dont know why its been what its been but its just part of it. But theyve got to make the kick because if youre in a tight football game its an emotional thing you dont want to go through ... when you score a point and you go for two and you dont get it, its almost like a win for the defense. It takes away from what you just did.Bullock is 3-for-4 on extra points this season in two games with the Giants and Steelers. He is 95.8 percent on PATs in his four-year career, and has made 81.3 percent of his field goals. Bullock has had stints with the Texans, Jets, Giants and Steelers since 2012.The Bengals play the Steelers this week. ' ' '