Nate Myles tackling technique to come under increased scrutiny following Origin "headbutt"

THE NRL will continue to scrutinise the tackling technique of Nate Myles in the wake of his "headbutt" knockout on NSW hooker Robbie Farah.

THE NRL will continue to closely scrutinise the tackling technique of Queensland enforcer Nate Myles in the wake of his controversial "headbutt" knockout on NSW hooker Robbie Farah.

The NRL match review committee may have deemed the Myles tackle accidental, but director of football operations Nathan McGuirk confirmed any form of foul play would continue to be closely monitored.

The Sunday Telegraph has watched replays of two incidents where Myles appeared to be leading with his forehead as he tackled Farah, a tactic that had the Blues privately fuming after the series-decider.

"It is the sort of thing our officials already look out for and that is why it was reviewed following Wednesday's match," McGuirk said. "The contact was deemed accidental in this case by the match review committee. Player safety is always our clear priority and all officials understand this."

Myles' work rate and toughness can't be questioned, but after collecting Tony Williams with knees in the back in the opening game and then knocking Farah out in the decider, the NSW camp were unhappy about some of his tactics.

But in the official match report, the incident failed to draw more than a footnote "N. Myles, in attempting a tackle, made contact with his head to the head of R. Farah. Contact deemed accidental. No further action," it said.