South Sydney captain Cameron Murray was placed on report during his side’s Magic Round clash on Friday night in a moment that could have ramifications for the NSW Blues‘ State of Origin campaign.
Former Queensland Maroons flyer Selwyn Cobbo was also placed on report in the Suncorp Stadium clash, won by the Dolphins 32-10, though it’s unlikely the enigmatic winger is part of Billy Slater‘s plans for the May 27 series opener.
Murray, an automatic selection for Laurie Daley‘s Blues provided he’s available, was placed on report in the 25th minute after crashing into the legs of Dolphins back-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki as two of his teammates went high.
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Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow takes exception to Cameron Murray after his dangerous tackle. Nine
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, a star of the Maroons’ 2025 series triumph, took exception to Murray’s tackle, pushing him in the head as he towered over him.
“I’m not sure; we’ll have to wait and see,” Murray said when asked about being placed on report.
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Asked how disappointed he’d be if he was ruled out, he said: “I’d be sad about it, for sure. I love playing in the blue jersey, so any chance I get, I’ll go with both hands.”
In the 52nd minute, Cobbo found himself in trouble after performing a lifting tackle on South Sydney centre Campbell Graham, although it appeared to be on the minor end.
Meanwhile, there are concerns for Latrell Mitchell’s fitness ahead of Origin I after the boom centre struggled off the field with seven minutes remaining.
The Blues and Maroons squads will be named on Monday.