LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Questions have arisen regarding a potential illegal play by Reed Mahoney that some believe contributed to the Bulldogs' comeback victory over the Raiders.
The Bulldogs overcame a 20-0 deficit to win 32-20, with a remarkable second-half performance after the Raiders dominated the first half, scoring four tries.
As reported by au.news.yahoo.com, the turning point of the match came when Stephen Crichton ignited the Bulldogs' resurgence, leading to six consecutive unanswered tries.
However, concerns have been voiced about the legitimacy of one particular try.
With the Raiders still ahead 20-16, the Bulldogs advanced down the field, culminating in Max King scoring to take the lead.
Footage has surfaced suggesting the Raiders should have been awarded a penalty in the lead-up to King's try.
Mahoney received an offload from Jacob Kiraz and made a crucial pass to Bronson Xerri, setting up a significant play.
Just two plays later, Toby Sexton assisted King in scoring near the posts.
Critics argue that Mahoney should have been penalized as he was ahead of where Crichton played the ball, which would classify him as out of play.
Although he appeared to retreat and almost align himself with Crichton, the Bunker could have considered him offside.
This incident has led to discussions among fans about the validity of the Bulldogs' fourth try and whether the officials overlooked an infringement that could have altered the game's outcome.