Braidon Burns sin binned for 'totally wrong' kick pressure act on Reece Walsh
Cowboys winger Braidon Burns put his side under immediate pressure in the Broncos derby after he was sin binned inside the first 10 minutes.
With the Broncos leading 6-0, Reece Walsh kicked just ahead of halfway and there was concern for the fullback, with Burns one of the players assessing him.
Walsh managed to rise to his feet as a penalty was blown for contact on the kicker.
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Braidon Burns get his kick pressure wrong. Nine
"He's got that totally wrong, totally wrong ... that's the worst possible start for the Cowboys," Brad Fittler said on Nine.
"He took his eyes off the player."
Caller Peter Psaltis noted Burns was "frustrated" as he left the field.
Braidon Burns is sin binned. Nine
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The Broncos made him pay when Kotoni Staggs scored in the following minutes.
However, North Queensland showed its attacking strength when Sami Valemei crossed despite the one-man disadvantage.
Burns has enjoyed one of the better seasons of his career after he was signed by the Cowboys last year.
The outside back has played 13 games, with six tries to his name.
