LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Rugby League world finds itself split down the middle as Wests Tigers sensation Justin Olam finds himself in a spot of bother after a controversial send-off.
The centre could be facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines after receiving his marching orders on Thursday night.
In a game filled with twists and turns, Olam found himself in hot water after laying out Cowboys second rower Heilum Luki with a bone-crunching hit that the Bunker deemed to be excessive force.
Referee Chris Butler was quick to point out that Olam had plenty of other options when it came to contact.
This incident adds to the growing list of disciplinary issues for the Tigers, who seem to be making a habit of finding themselves short-handed on the field.
With Benji Marshall's men already familiar with spending time in the sin bin this season, Olam's send-off only adds to their woes.
Despite being in the contest at the time of Olam's dismissal, the Tigers quickly found themselves overwhelmed by the Cowboys' numerical advantage.
Falling behind by four converted tries, the Tigers were left to rue the costly error that left them with an uphill battle.
In the cutthroat world of NRL, one misstep can have dire consequences.
Olam will now have to face the music and await his fate as the NRL judiciary weighs up the severity of his actions.
With tensions running high, the Tigers will have to regroup and rally together to overcome this setback and come back stronger than ever.