Brad Fittler hits out at ‘ridiculous’ Matt Burton sin-bin after State of Origin brawl

• Burton and Dane Gagai trade punches in series decider
• Both players binned at Suncorp Stadium but escape suspension

Coach Brad Fittler thinks Matt Burton's sin-binning in the State of Origin decider was a tad ridiculous" as NSW lick their wounds after the Maroons' comeback win. Blues centre Burton and Queensland opposite Dane Gagai were both sin-binned as the Origin series decider descended into a throwback, fists flying in a second-half brawl.

The pair were given a spell by referee Ashley Klein in the 42nd minute after the Maroons made a snap break at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. As Queensland burst upfield, Burton collided with Maroons fullback Kalyn Ponga after he had passed and was trying to catch up with the play.