Melee occurs at full-time siren of elimination final

A physical altercation broke out between the Newcastle Knights and the South Sydney Rabbitohs immediately following the final siren of their elimination final match. The incident occurred as the game concluded, drawing players from both teams into a melee on the field.

The confrontation involved members of both squads gathering together in the moments after the match ended. The intensity of the match appeared to spill over as the full-time whistle sounded, leading to the sudden engagement between the opposing sides.

Officials and coaching staff were present as the situation unfolded on the pitch. The gathering of players resulted in a brief period of disorder before the teams were eventually separated.

The incident marks a volatile conclusion to the elimination final. While the match had reached its official end, the post-game activity drew significant attention as players confronted one another on the field.