Broncos' Reece Walsh Sin-Binned, Leads 17-Point Comeback Win Over Canberra

In a thrilling NRL finals match, Brisbane Broncos fullback Reece Walsh was sent to the sin bin for a headbutt on Canberra Raiders' Hudson Young, an incident that sparked significant controversy and is likely to lead to sanctions. Despite this setback and being down by 16 points, Walsh returned to lead a remarkable comeback, culminating in a 29-28 victory after extra time, sealed by a 39-metre field goal from Ben Hunt. The Broncos' comeback was further aided by a penalty against Zac Hosking for illegal contact on Walsh during a crucial field goal attempt, which allowed Brisbane to tie the game before extra time. The match featured intense moments including Walsh flipping off Raiders fans as he left the field and a disallowed golden point try by Canberra due to a knock-on. Walsh's volatile yet brilliant playstyle was on full display as he not only committed the headbutt but also scored tries, set up plays, and executed strategic kicks, helping Brisbane overcome a seemingly insurmountable deficit. This victory propels Brisbane to the preliminary final, while Canberra faces an elimination semi-final against the Sharks.