The Roosters have had a try overturned in controversial circumstances by the Bunker in their ANZAC Day clash against the Dragons.
The Tricolours crossed through Egan Butcher after some lovely lead-up work from Joseph Suaalii, but not before Brandon Smith passed off the ground whilst being tackled.
Originally awarded a try, the Bunker intervened and took the four points off the board, citing Zac Lomax had completed the tackle on Smith before the hooker had got the ball away.
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Fox League’s Andrew Voss said that while the right call had ultimately been made, it shouldn’t have been a decision that could be overturned.
“Well this is where I don’t think the Bunker can make a call,” Voss said.
“If the referee hasn’t called held, I don’t think the Bunker can overturn the on field referee.
“It’s referee Adam Gee’s job to call held.”
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The no-try call resulted in a 12 point turnaround as the Dragons marched down the field and scored two sets later to bridge the gap to eight points.
“Massive swing. Dragons starring down a 26-6 scoreline and it’s now 20-12,” Greg Alexander said.
“They make the most of the luck that’s come their way.”
