‘He got belted’: Fittler responds to Burton sin-binning | SMHsport
Brad Fittler said it was “a tad ridiculous” NSW were reduced to 12 men after Matt Burton was punched and placed in a headlock after half-time as Dane Gagai and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui both escaped suspensions for a wild brawl in the State of Origin series decider.
The NRL changed the judiciary code for this year’s State of Origin series to give more scope to fine players rather than suspend them, and the result is no players missing games for their clubs after a spiteful night in Brisbane. “We got the penalty, but he got belted, he got [placed] into a headlock, and we walk out with one player down each. It’s a tad ridiculous.”When the line of questioning continued at the post-match press conference, Fittler was mindful to not let the rare Origin fight hijack the evening.
Fa’asuamaleaui was also lucky to escape being sent to the bin for a high shot on Burton in the first half.
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