Canberra Raiders NRL News

Stefano Utoikamanu and Trent Loiero escaped punishment; both cleared to play against Wests Tigers.

Zero Tackle

Melbourne Storm duo Stefano Utoikamanu and Trent Loiero have both escaped punishment from the Match Review Committee (MRC) after it seemed that they were both set to be charged.

Penalised during the match against the Canberra Raiders to close out Magic Round on Sunday evening, the club were previously sweating on the availability of the forward duo for next week but both have been cleared to face the Wests Tigers.

"If he was in the wrong, he needs to pick his discipline up," Storm head coach Craig Bellamy said post-match regarding Utoikamanu.

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The Broncos struggle against tough opponents, faltering under pressure from aggressive forward packs like the Panthers.

The Daily Telegraph

The Broncos have earned an unfortunate reputation as a team who don't like the rough stuff.

Who struggle to muscle up when they are confronted by an in-your-face forward pack like the Roosters, the Raiders and now the Panthers.

Brisbane are great frontrunners when they are allowed to put on their tap-dancing shoes but not when it's blue overalls time. Pressure rattles them.

Here's a couple of concerning stats from the spanking by the Panthers.

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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart praised the Bunker's impact, aiding their 20-18 victory over Storm.

Fox League

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has praised the NRL's refereeing shift after the Bunker "pulled up" on retrospective penalties in Magic Round and his side secured a golden point victory.

However, Stuart was of the belief the Bunker made the right call and was happy to see the Bunker's impact on the game eased after weeks of criticism regarding officiating.

Canberra beat the Storm 20-18 after a golden point penalty goal sealed a win, with three huge penalties in the final ten minutes handing Stuart's side the victory.

Ryan Papenhuyzen's 75th minute field goal was rubbed out after the Bunker penalised lock Trent Loiero for an elbow on Canberra captain Joseph Tapine.

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