Raiders firebrand Hudson Young believes he can keep his emotions under control, despite causing another stir after yanking Dom Young’s hair last round.

Hudson escaped a ban after pulling on the winger’s hair while making a tackle during Canberra’s 32-12 loss to Newcastle last Sunday.

He was hit with a $1000 fine by the NRL’s judiciary, although the incident was another ill-disciplined moment for the Origin representative.

Hudson isn’t known to be the NRL’s favourite player having received a handful of sin-bins and was part of an elevator brawl with teammate Morgan Smithies in Las Vegas last year.

“I haven’t apologised, but I obviously take accountability for my actions. It wasn’t the right thing to do,” the 27-year-old said on Thursday.

“It is obviously something that I’ve worked on over the years and something that I feel like I’ve got control of in my game.

“It’s a heat-of-the-battle thing, and I just reacted and turned around to get him off me. It’s not how you play, though.

“Sometimes you cross that line … things like that are going to happen.”

Last round’s loss only compounded the Raiders’ dismal minor premiership defence as they slumped to second last on the NRL ladder with just one win (1-4).

They’ll be needing to turn around their poor start and get their season back on track when they play South Sydney on Saturday at Optus Stadium.

Hooker Tom Starling says Canberra can overcome their woes against the Rabbitohs, who are fresh off a 32-24 victory against Canterbury on Good Friday.

“I would love to be sitting here after five wins, but, in footy, and in life, it doesn’t always go to plan,” Starling said.

“I’ve got more confidence than ever in this team. We’ve had some really good leaders and some really good young kids who are going to step up.”