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If i remember correctly it was Huawei’s first international sports sponsorship. One of the biggest companies on earth sponsoring the little old Raiders. During that period I used to see Chinese people standing in the players’ tunnel and on the sideline. They looked like Huawei officials and their family members.

Heads clashing incidentally after a shoulder charge to the head.

You can’t shoulder charge an opponent’s head.

In this specific situation it absolutely is about the player. If they’re going to operate in the gray zone between a send off and a sin bin they’ve nothing to complain about. Also, the differing opinion between the bunker and on field ref is not unusual at all considering the circumstances. We will have to agree to disagree.

In the circumstances I don’t see it as a problem at all. It’s what happens when players operate on the edge. They risk the decision going either way. It was a very normal outcome for a scenario where there are inconsistent opinions. In this scenario it’s the player’s fault for putting himself in the situation.

It happened that way because the play was on the edge of either a send off or a sin bin. Refereeing is an art, not a a science and if players want absolutely certain regarding all situations it’s the players responsibility to not play on the limits of the rules.

The Ch9 post game commentary is making me feel stupider and stupider..

I think the send off was fair. I think it could have been a sin bin too. If a player is going to use poor technique in an aggressive manner it will always leave them vulnerable to being punished for it. If you operate on the fringes of the rules these things can go against you.

I thought Nathan was going to stub his toe and knock the ball off the tee.. he’s usually Mr Cool.

The New South Raiders are playing really well.

Here in Canberra fans still yell out “Up the milk!” because of Canberra Milk’s sponsorship of the Canberra Raiders.

I only watch Ch9 for origin and the grand final. Every single other game I watch on Kayo (fox league). If ch9 and its streaming platform gets the full rights for the NRL we’ll be doomed with this rubbish.

Already lots of commentary regarding the appalling singing of the national anthem. https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/horrendous-pregame-state-of-origin-act-stuns-footy-fans/news-story/bcf0bd468c70ca120856fdafd23cd2fc

Andrew Johns’ commentary is appalling. The only insight it gives us is insight into his intellect.

Worst anthem singing ever at Origin. OMG what TF was that?!