The Cowboys remain undefeated at home this season after a 32‑16 win over the Parramatta Eels – a score line that was more than unfair to the visitors.
Controversy struck in the 66th minute when Eels five‑eighth Corey Norman was sin‑binned for obstructing Cowboys opposite Michael Morgan in an attempt to score off a Johnathan Thurston grubber kick.
It was an untimely exit for Norman, as his side had a slender and unlikely 16‑14 lead at the time.
Johanthan Thurston levelled the game off an ensuing penalty goal, while the Eels were left to rue playing with 12 men as the second placed Cowboys ran away with a huge win in the end.
In other matches, the Bulldogs edged the Titans 21-20 and the Raiders thrashed the Tigers 60-6.
Meanwhile, the Sharks play the Panthers at 6 tonight.
