Parramatta were already having a dirty night at Sunshine Coast Stadium and things went from bad to worse when Ryan Matterson was sent off midway through the second half.
Sea Eagles centre Brad Parker was knocked out cold when he ran into the shoulder of Matterson while taking a hit up.
Fortunately Parker regained consciousness and was able to be helped from the field on his feet, regardless there would be little doubt of Matterson's fate.
Referee Grant Atkins sent the backrower straight off, becoming the second player to get marched in round 22 after Corey Harawira-Naera on Thursday night.
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Manly already had a commanding 32-4 lead at the time of send off, and it only got uglier from there.
More to come.