NRL's Andrew Abdo anticipates fewer sin bins at Magic Round, easing bunker intervention concerns.
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo isn't worried that last week's high tackle drama will dominate the headlines at Magic Round, with a directive for the bunker to get involved less frequently set to lead to fewer sin bins in Brisbane.
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There were 18 sin bins in a chaotic round 8, with fans frustrated by bunker intervention for minor offences where the game would be paused and players would be marched for incidents that had occurred a minute earlier.
Foul play has been a hot topic this year, with data showing high tackles have been on the rise, leading to a whopping $104,650 in fines being handed out, while players have missed a combined 54 weeks through suspension.
Abdo is confident players won't stay down in a bid to get the bunker involved this weekend, with the game's boss backing the on-field action to dominate the headlines after a crackdown overshadowed Magic Round four years ago.