Joey's plea to Origin referees
Andrew Johns has made a public appeal to the referees and Bunker officials regarding the use of the sin bin during the State of Origin matches. He believes that avoiding the sin bin could lead to a better flow of the game. His comments come as the anticipation for the upcoming matches builds.
- ▪Andrew Johns is a former rugby league player and commentator.
- ▪He has expressed concerns about the impact of the sin bin on the game's dynamics.
- ▪Johns made his plea ahead of the State of Origin series.
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