LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
'Crikey': NRL world in shock as Bunker blunder leads to bizarre try for Storm
The Melbourne Storm have clinched the minor premiership in spectacular fashion, with a jaw-dropping Bunker decision leaving fans and players alike scratching their heads in disbelief.
In a dominant 48-6 victory over the Dolphins, the Storm secured their place at the top of the ladder, while the Dolphins now find themselves relying on other teams to keep their finals dreams alive.
In true rugby league fashion, the Storm came out firing after halftime, launching a relentless attack down the right-hand side to put the Dolphins on the back foot.
As the game reached its climax, Jahrome Hughes made a daring move, kicking the ball towards the try line in a last-ditch effort to score.
A dramatic collision between Shawn Blore and Jamayne Isaako sent the ball flying towards the dead-ball line, with Melbourne's Sua Fa'alogo diving forward in a desperate attempt to secure the try.
Referee Gerard Sutton caused uproar by awarding the try, despite doubts over whether Fa'alogo had actually managed to ground the ball.
The controversy left fans gasping in disbelief, with many taking to social media to express their outrage.
The rugby league world was left reeling by the absurd call, with critics slamming the decision as one of the most ridiculous in recent memory.
As the dust settles on this controversial match, one thing is clear: the Bunker blunder will go down in history as a moment of pure chaos in the unpredictable world of NRL.