Roosters coach Robinson slams ref calls that cost his side the match
Trent Robinson questioned several refereeing decisions in the Roosters' loss to Penrith, particularly a controversial 'incidental crusher' tackle ruling.
After the Roosters fell to the Panthers in a finals match, coach Trent Robinson took aim at several calls that went against his side. Robinson agreed a double-movement ruling on Hugo Savala was correct but believed Savala should have received a penalty after Dylan Edwards appeared to hit the back of his neck.
Robinson was particularly perplexed by the Bunker's decision to call it an 'incidental crusher' tackle. 'I've never heard incidental crusher is still a crusher,' he said after the match.
Robinson also raised concerns about several high shots on Roosters players, a tackle on Billy Smith, and two 'sliding' incidents his team felt should have drawn penalties. Despite the refereeing frustrations, Robinson praised his team's effort against the premiership favourite.
- Trent Robinson
- Roosters coach
- Panthers
- Opposition team
- Finals
- Match type
Why it mattersDisputed refereeing calls are shaping playoff outcomes; the interpretation of 'incidental' contact and crusher tackles is now a point of contention in finals footy.
AustraliaNRL fans and teams are scrutinising how match officials interpret contact rules; the Roosters' loss to Penrith may hinge on these controversial decisions in the finals race.
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