LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a fiery eruption on the sidelines of Origin I, Queensland legend Billy Slater held his words, but the Maroons' true feelings were clear as assistant coach Nate Myles let loose on NSW star Joseph Sua'ali'i.
The State of Origin series opener took a dramatic turn just seven minutes in when Sua'ali'i unleashed a bone-crunching hit on Reece Walsh, leaving the Queensland fullback crumpled on the Accor Stadium turf.
Referee Ashley Klein wasted no time in brandishing the red card, reducing the Blues to 12 men for the rest of the game.
Klein's stern words echoed through the stadium: "I don't want you to say a word.
Very dangerous action, it's direct contact to the head with the shoulder - you're off.
Direct contact with the head." The incident left fans divided and sparks flew as Myles let his emotions run wild on the sidelines.
It was a moment that will go down in Origin history, stirring up memories of past clashes and sparking a debate that will surely rage on until the next chapter of this fierce rivalry unfolds.
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