They're calling the result of last night's State of Origin match between New South Wales and Queensland the biggest comeback in Origin history. Queensland were running away with it until Kalyn Ponga was sent off for making head contact with a New South Wales player. This dropped Queensland down to 12 men for the rest of the game. New South Wales made a storming comeback and snatched the win in the dying seconds 22-20.
However, I think this perfectly illustrates how referees are having too much influence on the outcome of matches. The fans pay to see 13 against 13, not 12 against 13 for a long period. Mismatches ruin the spectacle. Personally, I think all games should stay 13 against 13, just that any player sent off must stay off for the remainder of the contest.
Currently, one misdemeanour and the game is ruined.
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