LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Reece Walsh sparkles in Broncos bounceback as NRL rocked by Kyle Flanagan 'biting' accusation
The NRL was buzzing with excitement on Saturday as star fullbacks Reece Walsh and Tom Trbojevic dazzled for the Broncos and Sea Eagles, respectively.
However, the Bulldogs' triumph over the Dragons was clouded by a contentious biting allegation.
The Dragons are facing the possibility of being without Kyle Flanagan in the upcoming matches, as the five-eighth stands accused by Stephen Crichton of sinking his teeth into him.
The Bulldogs brought the Dragons crashing back down to earth with a commanding 26-10 win, but the match ended in controversy when Crichton made a formal complaint.
Replays captured the moment Crichton emerged from a tackle with Flanagan, his nose appearing to have been caught in the Bulldogs captain's mouth after a heated scuffle on the ground.
While it remains unclear if Flanagan purposefully bit down, Crichton was left grimacing in pain.
After the match, Crichton was spotted with blood on his nose and wasted no time in bringing the allegation to the attention of the NRL.
The captain skipped the post-match media conference, with Viliame Kikau taking his place at the podium.
As the NRL grapples with this controversial incident, fans and pundits alike are left wondering how it will impact the Dragons moving forward and whether Flanagan will face any repercussions.
It's a reminder that in the world of Rugby League, on-field actions can have significant off-field consequences.