NSW player Brad Fittler must cross the red line
Kalyn Ponga , Ben Hunt , Daly Cherry-Evans and Harry Grant being lauded for the wonders of Queensland’s third game, but Fa’asuamaleaui represents the fundamental difference between the two teams. His presence rocked the Blues, who nervously fumbled their way through the second half, sabotaging every chance they had of winning. He also took advantage of the NRL’s inconsistent attitude to dirty play – and got away with it. Maroon enforcer Tino Fa’asuamaleaui puts a headlock at the center of NSW Matt Burton in Origin III. Credit: NRL .’s photo The NRL insists the same rules apply to Origin as regular competition matches, though few believe it. It also insisted there was no room for thuggery but then invited it on the night of a draw by introducing a preference for fines over suspensions for representative matches. As a result, Fa’asuamaleaui received two fines for his indiscretion involving Burton instead of time beside the Titans. NSW coach Brad Fitler lamented that Burton had sin