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In a bizarre on-field incident, South Sydney playmaker Cody Walker unleashed his lethal left boot at Penrith half Jack Cogger, only to miss his target. But the airswing, which occurred after Walker was roughed up in the play-the-ball, proved costly as the penalty was picked up by the bunker and Walker was sent to the sin bin. This left the Rabbitohs with a slim two-point lead, 14-12, over the Panthers at half-time in their NRL encounter at CommBank Stadium.

Cody Walker, a senior player known for his combustible personality, is no stranger to controversy. However, he has been quick to get under the skin of his opponents, often to his own detriment, as he was targeted not only by the Panthers but also their fans, who booed him when he returned to the field. The veteran playmaker, 32, has been a thorn in the side of many teams throughout his brilliant career, but it seems he has finally met his match.

In a wildly entertaining encounter, the Panthers' Dylan Edwards stole the show with a stunning solo sequence that showcased his impressive ball-handling skills. The right-foot step, left-foot step, and fend all came in one spectacular display of speed and agility that left the crowd in awe.

Walker, speaking to the press after the game, acknowledged that his emotions got the better of him and that he had let his teammates down. 'As a senior player, I've got to be better in those moments and not let aggression get the better of me,' he said. 'I spoke to Jack after the game and apologised to him, and I'm really sorry about that.'

As the game wears on, it remains to be seen whether the Rabbitohs can maintain their slim lead and pull off a stunning upset over the Panthers.

'My emotions got the better of me and it's not good enough. It's just not on,' Walker said of his on-field moment.

Cody Walker's airswing has given the Panthers a boost, but it remains to be seen whether the Rabbitohs can recover from the setback and pull off a win.

Key Facts

• The Panthers were leading the Rabbitohs 12-14 at half-time. • Cody Walker's airswing was the turning point of the game, resulting in him being sent to the sin bin. • The Panthers won 36-14, with Dylan Edwards being named the best player on the field. • Walker has been a thorn in the side of many teams throughout his career, but it seems he has finally met his match.

As the game continues, one thing is clear: Cody Walker's airswing will be remembered for a long time to come.

And it's not the first time Walker has been involved in controversy – the NRL has banned players from kicking opponents since an incident between Melbourne's Cameron Munster and Roosters Joey Manu in the 2018 grand final.

And as the crowd watches with bated breath, it's hard not to wonder what's next for the Rabbitohs and Walker.

But for now, the game remains on a knife-edge, with the Panthers looking to capitalize on the Rabbitohs' moment of weakness.

And as the second half gets underway, it's clear that the Panthers are hungry for the win, with Dylan Edwards leading the charge.

But for the Rabbitohs, it's a moment of reckoning – can they recover from Walker's mistake and pull off a stunning upset, or will the Panthers capitalize on their opponents' weakness?