NRL blames bunker for incorrect Raiders try in win over Tigers

NRL blames bunker for Raiders try in win over Tigers

Canberra Weekly

The NRL has conceded a bunker blunder in Canberra's one-point win over Wests Tigers, saying Raider halfback Jamal Fogarty's second try shouldn't have been awarded.

Canberra edged the Tigers 20-19 on Friday night in Campbelltown but the NRL's head of football Graham Annesley on Monday said a 48th minute try given to the home side should instead have being a Tigers' penalty.

He also said the penalty in the 76th minute was correct against Tigers second-rower Isaiah Papali'i, who took out Fogarty's legs as he attempted a field goal.

In our view the penalty was certainly warranted, Annesley said.

In the earlier incident...

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