LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
NRL legend left scratching his head after ref's call as Reece Walsh cops nasty knock
The rugby league world was left in disbelief after a controversial call by the referee led to a brutal hit on rising star Reece Walsh.
Commentating maestro Andrew Voss couldn't believe his eyes when Penrith's Taylan May was put on report for a high tackle that left Walsh with a "severe" cut near his eye.
The clash between May and the Brisbane sensation brought back memories of the 2023 grand final showdown at BlueBet Stadium, with a fierce head collision just minutes into the rematch.
Walsh was left dripping blood under his left eye and had to leave the field for a mandatory head injury check.
Despite passing the assessment, the young gun was forced to stay off the field due to vision issues in his injured eye, with scans scheduled for Friday morning.
Referee Gerard Sutton's decision to penalize May and award the Broncos didn't sit well with Panthers captain Isaah Yeo, as Sutton explained that May failed to fulfill his "duty of care" in making the tackle.
In a game filled with high stakes and fierce competition, this latest controversy is making waves in the rugby league community.
But as they say, the show must go on, and Walsh's recovery will be closely monitored by fans and experts alike.