WATCH: Billy Slater has the politest-ever response to Gus offering him a Blues scarf
It takes a brave man to offer the coach of the Maroons the opposing colour!
The charge was dismissed, with evidence presented by the North Queensland Cowboys presenting a case that Thurston’s eyes were on the ball, not the referee.
The decision puts to rest claims of a New South Wales bias by Queensland, and allows the Queensland Maroons to pick their strongest side to take on the NSW Blues.
Thurston avoids any suspension, and will be free to play against Penrith in Round 16 of the NRL.
More to come.
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