The 2020 grand finalists in Tigers and Hela Wigmen attracted a hyped-up, unruly crowd that yelled advice and obscenities at both players and officials, including throwing containers filled with betelnut spittle at the referee.
With the Mendi Muruks and Mt Hagen Eagles already setting a fiery atmosphere, expectation was high as the two table-toppers took to the field.
Rushing to claim dominance, the Hela side caused an infringement less than five minutes into the second match of round 6.
