Well the Raiders can't complain about the refs in this game. Petero's so called high tackle, led to Raiders points as did a so called tackle in the air by Mick Gordon was an important turning point. Penrith dropped off in intensity, lost their way again under pressure, but that pressure was able to be built up because of the inept officials.
Still very disappointing loss however and all too similar to the Parra game. Without our 1st choice half we lacked organisation and structure under pressure. I think we can beat the Tigers next week but its pretty worrying a team coming 2nd can't win these kinds of games, when they have a good lead. 4 losses from the last 5 and that has to be where the losses finish, otherwise we risk an early exit from the finals, or worst case scenario- not even making them. Purtell and Earl had a mare as I feared, we really need Coote and Walsh back or we could be in for more losses.