The Manly Sea Eagles were left incensed after a controversial call in their match against the Parramatta Eels on Sunday left commentators stunned. The Sea Eagles were leading by two points in the dying minutes of the match when a penalty was awarded to the Eels for a high tackle. The decision to award the penalty was met with disbelief from the commentators and fans alike, with many believing the tackle was not worthy of a penalty.
The Manly Sea Eagles were quick to express their displeasure with the decision, with coach Des Hasler calling it “a disgraceful decision” and captain Daly Cherry-Evans labelling it “a joke”. The Sea Eagles were further incensed when the Eels kicked the penalty goal to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
The incident has sparked debate amongst NRL fans, with many questioning the referee’s decision and whether or not it was a correct call. Some have argued that the tackle was not worthy of a penalty, while others have argued that it was a correct call given the circumstances.
The NRL has since released a statement saying that they will review the incident and take appropriate action if necessary. This has done little to appease the Manly Sea Eagles, who are still fuming at what they perceive as an unjust decision.
The controversy has highlighted the importance of refereeing decisions in the NRL and has raised questions about the consistency of calls across different matches. It also serves as a reminder that referees must be held accountable for their decisions and that any controversial calls must be reviewed and discussed in order to ensure fairness for all teams involved.
The Manly Sea Eagles will now be looking to put this incident behind them and focus on their next match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. It remains to be seen whether or not this incident will have any lasting effect on their season, but one thing is for sure – the Manly Sea Eagles are still incensed at what they perceive as an unjust decision.
