LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
St George Illawarra Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan expressed frustration following his team's loss to the Canberra Raiders, emphasizing that he would have willingly faced a fine to voice his opinions at the post-match press conference.
The Dragons were significantly understrength due to injuries, with only Lachlan Ilias remaining from the Top 30 squad.
Despite their challenges, the Dragons rallied but ultimately fell short in their attempt to mount a comeback against the Raiders, who showed lapses in concentration during the second half.
The match took a pivotal turn early on when the Dragons were denied what could have been the first try of the game.
A potential score by Tyrell Sloan was nullified due to a forward pass ruling.
Replays suggested the pass was flat at worst, raising questions about the decision.
This call allowed the Raiders to respond quickly, taking the lead shortly thereafter.
Flanagan, while not specifying his concerns, acknowledged the call's impact on the game when pressed by reporters.