State of Origin: 19th man Haumole Olakau'atu was evicted from the game after coming in from the bench to a sideline scuffle.
Haumole Olakau’atu has been slapped with a two-match ban — but it’s nothing compared to the searing punishment he endured on Wednesday night.
Wearing a suit and sitting on the sideline as part of the extended squad, Olakau’atu got involved in the all-in brawl alongside Murray, who was sin-binned because he was also sitting on the bench and not allowed to enter the field as the melee unfolded. Even after the post-match ceremonies had been completed, Olakau’atu was unable to join his teammates as they held the shield in front of the cameras.
“There was more maroon than blue, so I was just being a friend,” Olakau’atu said after the game, according to the“I wanted to help a brother out … Obviously now . But in the moment, I was helping out a brother.
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