The Parramatta Eels were left frustrated after their clash against the Canberra Raiders on a chilly evening.
The game was marred by several controversial incidents that overshadowed the match.
Ricky and Brad's Fury: NRL Drama Unfolds
Ricky Stuart and Brad Arthur fume after controversial NRL showdown
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Bunker have come under fire from both Canberra coach Ricky Stuart and his Parramatta counterpart Brad Arthur after a drama-filled match on Saturday night. In freezing conditions in the nation's capital, the Raiders made it five straight victories with a 26-18 win that lifts them into the top-eight for the first time this season.
Matching the chilly conditions in Canberra were the frosty press conferences from both coaches after a game that was overshadowed by several controversial incidents. Arthur was livid after suggesting that a lop-sided penalty count had stopped the Eels finding any attacking flow. The Eels were on the wrong end of a 10-3 penalty...Million-dollar Young deal close but not yet done
Canberra Raiders second-rower Hudson Young is inching toward a million-dollar contract extension, but no deal has been done yet.
Young is off contract at the end of next season, but was a prime target to lock down with his star rising in the NRL.
The potential NSW Origin bolter reportedly secured a $2.8 million deal on the weekend to remain in the capital until the end of 2027, but his manager Sam Ayoub said negotiations were ongoing and an agreement was still "miles off".
