Liam Martin’s Controversial Tackle Escapes Sin Bin in State of Origin Clash

During a heated State of Origin clash between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons, Blues forward Liam Martin found himself at the center of controversy for a lifting tackle on Maroons player Reuben Cotter.

Renowned rugby league expert Andrew Johns, known for his insightful commentary, was quick to point out the severity of the tackle, expressing his certainty that Martin would be sin-binned by referee Ashley Klein for the dangerous play.

Comparing the incident to a recent similar tackle by Warriors player Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, which led to a sin-binning, Johns highlighted the dangerous nature of lifting tackles that go beyond the parallel.

Despite the calls for a sin bin from the Queensland skipper Daly Cherry-Evans, Martin was controversially only placed on report for the tackle, raising eyebrows across the rugby league community.

The decision not to sin bin Martin sparked outrage among fans and experts alike, questioning the consistency in officiating when it comes to dangerous tackles in the game.