Rabbitohs forward George Burgess was sent to the sin-bin for throwing punches but may face a harsher penalty for a thrown elbow.
Burgess knocked a ball on in the first tackle after a kick-off and then lashed out at Mitchell Barnett after the players collided.
Burgess' elbow connected with the head of Barnett and then he proceeded to throw a few more punches for good measure. The incident was put on report and Burgess was sent to the sin-bin as a result but many fans were left wondering why he wasn't sent off.
The incident was placed on report and Burgess was sent to the sin-bin as a result but many fans were left wondering why he wasn't sent off.
Burgess will now face a nervous wait while the match review committee reviews the event. A stint on the sidelines seems likely.