NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler was stunned by a decision not to sin John Bateman for a blatant trip to the early stages of Canberra’s playoff final against Cronulla
The incident occurred during a game where Chad Townsend appeared to score the first try with his own kick, before the Bunker discovered a Sharks playmaker knock-on
However, officials in the video also found that Braden Hamlin-Uele was hampered in his pursuit for the kick by John Bateman, with closer looks showing the Raiders star sticking his foot out and interfering on the road. from the Sharks forward to the ball
Despite the blatant trip, Bateman miraculously escaped malpractice and ensuing sin, with officials deeming a penalty sufficient
However, the referees’ non-appeal caused Fittler to explode in the Channel Nine comment box
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« I don’t know how [he dodged a garbage can] The rule is deliberate He deliberately stepped outside without a doubt, » Fittler raged
« I don’t think it’s the [ability] to test score It matters if it’s willful Malpractice He actually put his foot down to keep it from crossing
How could @RaidersCanberra John Bateman not be sentenced for deliberate travel ??? it doesn’t matter that the player hasn’t marked Tripping is AT LEAST a sin bin @Cronulla_Sharks #NRLRaidersSharks #NRL #NRLFinals @wwos
Phil Gould agreed with Fittler’s questioning of the referees, but suggested Hamlin-Uele was not within scoring range of the ball, which may explain why Bateman escaped further penalties
« What they could say is Uele didn’t have a chance to score a try, the Raiders had too many players there, » Gould said
« I understand that, but they didn’t condemn him Now why didn’t sin lock him in? Because I don’t think they thought he could have scored a try «
Bateman’s penalty gave the Sharks two easy points that allowed for a superb attack in the first half for John Morris’ men
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