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2018 R16 Sat - Panthers 10-18 Sea Eagles @ Panthers

Round 16: Panthers v Sea Eagles


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Exsilium

Coach
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Yep. I’m surprised players haven’t got more awareness to step away to avoid contact when running the decoy. Plenty of times they can but fail to do so.

Earlier in the year Mybe scored off the same decoy run and Maloney tried to get through to the other side, was contacted by the defender. The Video ref deemed he was not impeded, when he clearly was and the try was awarded. This was after he tried to do exactly what you suggested.

With how random the bunker is, I don’t blame players for trying to influence the decision. The NRL and referees created the issue and teams cop it across the board.
 

Munted

Bench
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4,216
Our wingers are so bad. They are reserve grade at best and it's hurting because we are performing well below our best. Every weakness is being exposed now, nobody can hide.
 

CliffyIsGod

First Grade
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6,454
Earlier in the year Mybe scored off the same decoy run and Maloney tried to get through to the other side, was contacted by the defender. The Video ref deemed he was not impeded, when he clearly was and the try was awarded. This was after he tried to do exactly what you suggested.



With how random the bunker is, I don’t blame players for trying to influence the decision. The NRL and referees created the issue and teams cop it across the board.
Exactly right.
 

mxlegend99

Referee
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23,328
Panthers officially in a form slump. Played our best game of the season against Dragons. Followed by 3 of our worst since.
 

Life's Good

Coach
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13,971
Earlier in the year Mybe scored off the same decoy run and Maloney tried to get through to the other side, was contacted by the defender. The Video ref deemed he was not impeded, when he clearly was and the try was awarded. This was after he tried to do exactly what you suggested.

With how random the bunker is, I don’t blame players for trying to influence the decision. The NRL and referees created the issue and teams cop it across the board.

You’d think by now the NRL would look at it & say it’s not working because legit tries are being denied. By legit I mean contact, yes, but it’s 15-20mtrs away where the impacted defender is no chance of stopping the try. At some point common sense should apply & it’s nuts that ex players(as part of the various committees) haven’t pushed harder on this point.
 

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