Penrith forward Jack Hetherington wants to spend more time on the field in 2019 but knows the only way he can do that is to avoid the NRL judiciary.
Hetherington, 22, is well aware his reputation precedes him in the NRL.
In just 13 NRL games he has been suspended three times, and has copped six charges across under-20s, NSW Cup and first grade in the past three years.
"Every interview people bring it up," Hetherington told AAP.
"Everyone says I'm a fiery character on the field. But that's alright, it's my fault. I can't really blame anyone else but myself."
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Hetherington has spoken to new coach Ivan Cleary and his assistants about how to curb the problem but reasons there's little he can do with his game, putting most of the suspensions down to carry-over points.
"To be honest the things I got suspended for, a regular player I don't think would get suspended because I had a lot of carry-over points from my second year in (under) 20s," Hetherington said.
"It was a silly lift I did and the opposing player landed on his head and it was pretty bad. It wasn't intentional, but I got a lot of carry-over points.
"That's the only way I know how to play, going out and playing 100 miles an hour."
Hetherington's hard-man style has even seen him compared to the likes of Mark Geyer at the Panthers by some on social media.
"I'd like to think more for his playing ability," Hetherington said.
"It's an honour to be compared to such a great player. Aggression-wise, the game needs it. I just go out there and play 100 per cent."
He could be asked to start for the first time in his career against Parramatta next Sunday, with Viliame Kikau injured and Trent Merrin departing the club.
