Coaches clash over Bunker blunder in late-night showdown

‘Summed up the night’: Cleary and Bellamy at odds over match-defining Bunker call

LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick

In a clash as tight as a scrum on a muddy pitch, Ivan Cleary and Craig Bellamy found themselves on opposite sides of the field when it came to the crucial Bunker call.

The contentious decision to disallow the Panthers' potentially game-changing try left Cleary fuming while Bellamy couldn't hide his delight.

It was a moment that will go down in NRL history as a controversy that divided the rugby league faithful.

The tension was palpable as the two seasoned coaches exchanged heated words on the sidelines, with Cleary throwing his hands up in frustration while Bellamy celebrated with an air of smug satisfaction.

As the old saying goes, in rugby league, the Bunker giveth and the Bunker taketh away - and on this night, it was Melbourne who came out on top.

The clash of coaching titans only added to the drama of a match that will be remembered for years to come.

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