The Accor Stadium crowd cheers after Casey McLean is sent to the bin for a high shot.

The Accor Stadium crowd cheers after Casey McLean is sent to the bin for a high shot.

Pat Carrigan is sent to the sin bin for a high tackle.

Pat Carrigan is sent to the sin bin for a high tackle.

Pat Carrigan is sent to the sin bin for a high tackle.

Pat Carrigan is sent to the sin bin for a high tackle.

Casey McLean adds salt to the wounds of the Eels as he crosses for the fifth try of the afternoon.

Casey McLean adds salt to the wounds of the Eels as he crosses for the fifth try of the afternoon.

Casey McLean adds salt to the wounds of the Eels as he crosses for the fifth try of the afternoon.

Matt Payne was completing the final lap of the final race of the 2025 Taupō 440, and the crowd was rising as one to cheer him on.