'That's a tough call': Sharks cop suspect officiating decision in crunch moment

‘That’s a tough call’: Sharks cop suspect officiating decision in crunch moment

Sharks' potential try ruled a knock-on, drawing criticism from NRL experts for officiating decision.

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The Sharks had a likely try thwarted after a officiating decision labelled "tough" by a pair of NRL experts.

With the game against the Raiders level at 12 early in the second half, Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo jumped up to bat back an attacking bomb, with the ball seemingly ricocheting backwards.

The Sharks would scoop it up with Braydon Trindall running to the corner to score, however referee Grant Atkins ruled it a knock on off Mulitalo.

"Gee I'd like to see this again," Michael Ennis said on Fox League.

After another replay was shown, Ennis believed the Sharks were a touch hard done by.

"That's a tough call," he said.

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