Queensland Rugby League have been fined $30,000 for an alleged breach of NRL rules after having 14 players on the field in a bizarre moment of confusion during Wednesday’s Origin opener.
Workhorse forward Tom Gilbert came reeling out of a tackle with a shoulder injury in the first half and after trying to push through it he eventually signalled to a Maroons trainer that he needed help.
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As he was making his way from the field, Lindsay Collins entered it on the other side.
But Collins — and the Queensland trainer with him — jumped too early.
Referee Ashley Klein was heard in Channel 9’s coverage blowing his whistle and saying “penalty — 14 players on the field,” as a baffled Collins turned around.
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