LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Nathan Cleary once again stole the show in the NRL, leading the Panthers to a dominant victory over the Broncos in a grand final rematch that had fans talking.
However, amidst all the excitement, a controversial call early in the game had the Broncos feeling hard done by.
With the score at 10-2, Mitch Kenny made a break and appeared to score a try, but controversy erupted when replays showed a potential double movement.
Referee Gerard Sutton awarded the try on the field, believing Kenny had maintained possession and momentum to reach the line.
Despite the questionable nature of the call, the Bunker upheld the decision, leaving fans outraged.
Social media was ablaze with criticism, with many suggesting that the call favored the high-profile Panthers and questioning if the same ruling would have been made for a lower-ranked team.
The result ultimately ended 34-12 in favor of the Panthers, but the controversy surrounding the early call lingered long after the final whistle blew.