LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The NRL has finally acknowledged that Des Hasler was spot on with his offside complaint in the chargedown that decided the thrilling golden-point clash between the Raiders and Titans.
Titans coach, Des Hasler, didn't hold back in his criticism of the refereeing during his team's heartbreaking 21-20 loss in Canberra, pointing out the "pretty poor" decision that allowed Raiders fullback Chevy Stewart to make a game-saving chargedown of Kieran Foran's potential match-winning field goal.
Hasler, known for his fiery passion and no-nonsense approach, described the loss as a tough pill to swallow, emphasizing how Stewart appeared to be "a good metre offside" when he made the crucial block.
NRL football boss Graham Annesley had to admit that Stewart was indeed offside, leaving fans and experts alike questioning the integrity of the controversial call.
In a game where every inch matters, it's clear that even the smallest of margins can make a huge difference in the outcome - a lesson that both teams were painfully reminded of in this gripping encounter.