LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Queensland legend Cameron Smith has criticized the decision not to send Reece Walsh to the sin-bin for a shoulder charge incident during the Broncos' win over the Cowboys.
This incident has put Broncos coach Michael Maguire in a tough position as he may have to reshuffle his line-up if the fullback is suspended.
Despite the Broncos' victory, Walsh's performance came under scrutiny as he made errors and put his teammates under pressure with poor passes.
Walsh finished the game on report after a concerning tackle on Murray Taulagi, where he made contact with his head without wrapping his arms around the Cowboys back.
Smith expressed his displeasure with the decision, stating, "There will be a penalty here.
This will be a penalty...
Boys, I reckon we might find Reece Walsh in the bin here.
Big call...
Wow.
OK, we have seen on occasions players go to the sin-bin for similar." The incident has reignited the debate on the consistency of officiating in the NRL and highlighted the impact it can have on the outcome of games.
Despite the controversy, the Broncos managed to secure the win with outstanding performances from Payne Haas and Adam Reynolds.
Walsh's future in the team remains uncertain pending any disciplinary action, leaving Maguire with a tough decision to make regarding his fullback position.