NRL dicey drama: Murray bin meltdown raises eyebrows

‘Mind-boggling’ Cameron Murray sin bin drama exposes NRL lottery

LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy

The Rugby League world was left scratching their heads after a controversial sin bin incident involving Cameron Murray at Accor Stadium.

In a move that had fans and commentators grasping at straws, Murray was sin binned for a hit that bore a striking resemblance to Stephen Crichton's controversial tackle last week.

Despite Newcastle securing a 36-16 victory over South Sydney to bolster their finals hopes, all the talk post-match centered around the sin bin drama.

It was a reminder that in the NRL, the game can often feel like a roll of the dice.

During the first half, Tyson Frizell of Newcastle found himself in the firing line as he took a hit up.

A clash of heads with one defender was followed by Murray entering the fray, appearing to make contact with Frizell's face using his bicep.

The impact was enough to see Frizell knocked out and subsequently ruled to have shown symptoms warranting an 11-day stand down.

The referee wasted no time in awarding a penalty, and Murray found himself on report for the high tackle.

It was a moment that epitomized the unpredictable nature of Rugby League, where one decision can turn the tide of a game in an instant.

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