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4 days ago
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Second Melbourne player under fire after unseen moment in drama against Panthers
The controversial penalty awarded to Harry Grant has dominated debate in the wash-up to Melbourne's golden point victory over the Panthers. But angry NRL fans insist the officials got another crucial call wrong moments after the game's biggest flashpoint when they failed to penalise Storm forward Trent Loiero for not being square at marker. Cleary thought he'd won the game for Penrith when he kicked a field goal at the death, only to see it chalked off after referee Ashley Klein pinged Moses Leota for blocking Grant from putting pressure on the kick. The incident divided opinion around the NRL world, with many agreeing that it was a penalty by the letter of the law, despite accusing Grant of 'milking' the contact with Leota to get the call. Moments later, Cleary had another chance to win the game for Penrith but saw his attempted field goal charged down by Loiero with less than 30 seconds left on the clock. The Panthers knocked the ball on in the ensuing battle for the loose footy as Melbourne hung on to send the grand final rematch into golden point. Fans claim Penrith were denied a crucial late penalty But eagle-eyed NRL fans have pointed out that Loiero did not appear to be square at marker when Penrith's Liam Henry played the ball, before he race downfield to charge down Cleary's attempt. Referee Klein did not take any action against Loiero as the Storm appeared to dodge a bullet, before Grant snatched victory for Melbourne with a brilliant try in extra time. However, viewers argued that the match should never have gone to golden point in the first place, with Loiero's alleged indiscretion occurring right in front of the posts and inside the Storm's own 20m line. A penalty would have given Cleary one of the easiest match-winning shots at goal of his career, but the incident went unnoticed and the Storm prevailed to dent Penrith's top-four hopes. Trent Loiero nice and square hey Ashley Klein?That said, Penrith burned their challenge on a good call by Klein on Leota BUT if you are happy to blow the whistle for that one, blow it for this clearly offside.#NRLPanthersStorm #NRL — The NRL Tweet (@NRLTweet) August 14, 2025 Or no penalty for a Trent Loiero not square at marker and leave early only to charge down clearys attempt 🤔 — Wirgil (@Wirgilvandyke) August 14, 2025 Loiero was clearly offside based on where he played the ball but there were questions about if he played that on the mark... Or stepped around the marker. — noneofyourbusiness (@nunofyurbidness) August 15, 2025 Offside penalty in front — shane beresford 🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@shaneberesford4) August 15, 2025 How did the Ref missed that and not Harry standing right there — Mark Wright (@crustybakerinoz) August 15, 2025 Took off well before the ball cleared the ruck. — Amarillo🏆🏆🏆🏆 (@Amarillo1942237) August 15, 2025 I cant stand penref but I was thinking the same thing. No way was he square — Milton Jackson (@MiltonJack99) August 15, 2025 Nathan Cleary hits out over crucial Harry Grant penalty Cleary didn't mention the Loiero incident after the game but the Penrith halfback was not happy with the crucial penalty awarded to Grant moments before, or the actions of the Melbourne captain. Cleary pointed out that the NRL has cracked down on players milking penalties this year, but decided not to do so by rewarding Grant after what many described as a classic example of play-acting. RELATED: Huge call made on Tedesco as Walters drops major Kangaroos hint NRL world erupts over Dragons call as Panthers drama singled out Souths rocked as more bad news about Latrell Mitchell revealed The Panthers superstar also argued that Leota's actions did not constitute a typical 'blocking' penalty because it happened after a line break and he was merely standing in the attacking line in case the footy went to him. 'If that was in the field of play and you run a block shape, it wouldn't have been an obstruction because they ruled that out," Cleary said. "If you're typically defending at that 'three man' and you play for an obstruction, they don't want that in the game. But for some reason, it's different for a field goal. I thought the blocking rule was brought in so that people wouldn't stand next to the play the ball, but Moses wasn't in that position. "I don't believe that everyone can get behind me on that field goal, and then essentially Harry played for it because he knew he was going to get the penalty. I don't believe that Moses moved so it was pretty frustrating... It was a bit different because it happened straight after a line break, so I went into that position – it wasn't a standard field goal."
ABC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- ABC News
Nathan Cleary 'frustrated' as Harry Grant milks field goal penalty in Storm-Panthers NRL blockbuster
Melbourne is one of the few teams in the NRL this season that has had a game-winning field goal chalked off for foul play while in possession. It happened when Trent Loiero gave away a penalty while playing the ball before Ryan Papenhuyzen slotted with a one-pointer with five minutes left in a Magic Round loss to Canberra. On Thursday night, the rugby league gods flipped the script by rewarding the Storm with a dubious call of their own when Harry Grant milked a penalty as Nathan Cleary potted from 27 metres out. Grant shot out of marker and, rather than make a beeline for Cleary's right kicking boot, took the scenic route to the left of the halfback around and ultimately into Panthers prop Moses Leota. Referee Ashley Klein blew his whistle the moment Grant hit the deck and before the ball passed between the posts, explaining the penalty to Leota before turning to Grant and saying "don't try and milk it either". Klein's comment after the fact was perhaps a recognition that Grant's efforts were not entirely dairy-free and Cleary protested, challenging the penalty. Bunker replays showed Grant hamming it up as he ran towards and around Leota, sticking an arm out and going to ground dramatically. Fans at Western Sydney Stadium may have had some hope of the on-field call being overturned, but bunker official Chris Butler broke their hearts, announcing: "Moses is now in a blocking position that denies Harry Grant a fair run to the ball. The challenge is unsuccessful." You could hear the wry smile on the face of Cameron Smith, Grant's predecessor and one of the game's greatest exploiters of NRL rules and procedures, as he remarked on the replays. "Harry does a really good job," Smith said in commentary for Channel Nine. "When you break it down, he's running to the wrong side of Nathan Cleary because [Cleary is] right-footed. So he does a really good job there." To make matters worse, Cleary had two more field goals charged down — one by Grant — before the Storm hooker and captain pulled off the ultimate dummy-half sneak in golden point to win a classic NRL clash. Last year the NRL announced rules to outlaw teams placing "blockers" in front of kickers to impede players pressuring field goal attempts. Panthers coach Ivan Cleary diplomatically said "Harry's too smart at both ends" when asked about it in the post-match press conference, before imploring his son to "tell the truth" when the same question was directed at the skipper. "If you're defending and you play for the obstruction, they don't want that in the game. For some reason it's different for a field goal," Nathan said. ABC Sport is live blogging every round of the AFL and NRL seasons in 2025. "I thought the blocking rule was brought in so people wouldn't stand next to the play-the-ball – Moses wasn't in that position. "I don't believe everyone can get behind me on that field goal, and then essentially Harry played for it because he knew he was going to get the penalty. "I don't think Moses moved at all, either. So, yeah, it was pretty frustrating." Cleary also argued Leota was in position to take a run, although his claim that the Panthers would pass to a prop at first receiver for a hit-up on the last tackle with three minutes on the clock was about as believable as Grant's acting performance in the collision. Melbourne's captain admitted there was some "inconsistency or confusion around it", adding if the NRL wants to come out and change things this week then he is OK with that, but said he was simply playing to the rules. "Even the Penrith boys were aware of it in the game and when it happened," Grant said. "Even the players on the field knew they weren't allowed to be in that position, they were saying 'get out of the road'. "We all know the circumstances at that time of the game, everyone trains and understands you're not allowed to be in that position. "It's a hard one, for sure, but that's just what's been policed throughout the season." Grant said "hats off to the officials" for making the tough call in the biggest moment of the game. The rules, announced in early 2024, were reiterated throughout last season. "If you don't want to take the risk of having a field goal disallowed, don't put these players in this position. You're inviting the referee to take action," NRL head of football elite competitions Graham Annesley said. "Why do they need to be there? They're clearly not receiving the ball, they know who the ball is going to so why put them there? You open the risk of the goal not being awarded."
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
TWO New South Wales stars land in hot water for shocking State of Origin II acts during firey first half in Perth
New South Wales stars Jarome Luai and Zac Lomax have both landed in hot water with officials during the first half of State of Origin II. Luai was first put on report for an alleged eye gouge, while Lomax appeared to lash an elbow to the temple of Maroons star Trent Loiero. New South Wales got off to a great start, with Brian To'o crossing the white wash after six minutes. But Queensland hit back not long after with hamiso Tabuai-Fidow touching fown twice in seven minutes. With just over 15 minutes left on the clock in the first half, Luai brought Queensland star Reuben Cotter to the ground and appeared to push his hand in the face of the Cowboys star covering his eyes. A penalty was subsequently given against the Blues, with Cotter appearing to yell out, and push Luai in the face. Lomax, stupidly, threw his arm into the side of the head of Loiero after the Eels star was tackled 30m out from his own line. The referee awarded a penalty against Lomax, with Loiero leaving the field for a head injury assessment. He was replaced by Kurt Mann, Queensland's second-oldest debutant.
News.com.au
11-06-2025
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- News.com.au
Billy Slater drops another staggering Queensland team decision
Billy Slater has made the shock decision to demote Broncos gun Pat Carrigan to the bench for State of Origin Game 2. Just 24 hours after the Queensland coach announced his decision to axe halfback Daly Cherry-Evans, it has been revealed the Melbourne Storm legend is set to make another gigantic gamble by promoting Storm forward Trent Loiero into the starting side. As first reported by Code Sports, Slater on Tuesday said Loiero will start the game playing at lock with Mo Fotuaika and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui keeping their spots in the front row. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer > Slater is also set to make another shock call by dumping Jeremiah Nani to the bench and replacing him in the starting side with Kurt Capewell. Capewell's return sees Beau Fermor dropped from the squad. It has been suggested Carrigan's move to sit on the pine is a tactical shift to stop NSW from getting the upper hand when Blues coach Laurie Daley decides to use his interchanges. However, it has also been reported Slater's decision is a 'kick up the backside' for Carrigan not to get complacent. Slater has started the shadow games early with the under-pressure coach still having the option of making more changes in the hours before kick-off. Slater announced the Maroons squad by alphabetical order on Monday, instead of handing each player a jersey number. The bizarre decision to take Carrigan out of the starting team has left some NRL commentators staggered. The ABC's Zane Bojack posted on X: 'Don't understand Carrigan in bench. 'Surely he swaps with Moe before kick off. Got told it was a kick up the backside for Pat from Billy thinking he has got too comfortable.' NRL Twitter commentator Eden Richards wrote on X: 'QLD could have Carrigan starting at lock and Hors starting at prop but Billy's decided Loiero at lock and Mo at prop is a better option…. I don't get it. 'We are so cooked.' Another fan wrote: 'That's crazy. Carrigan is one of the best forwards in the game. Also, he should be captain instead of Munster'. The Maroons need to win in Perth on Wednesday, June 18, to keep the series alive. Slater has been forced to admit he got it wrong in selecting Cherry-Evans for the series opener with Cowboys halfback Tom Dearden to start in the halves alongside Cameron Munster. The storm five-eighth was on Tuesday unveiled as Queensland's captain. Munster was picked ahead of his Melbourne Storm captain and Maroons teammate Harry Grant as well as Gold Coast Titans skipper Fa'asuamaleaui. The clash in Perth on Wednesday will be Munster's 20th Origin appearance for Queensland, having won the Wally Lewis Medal as player of the series in 2020. Slater also confirmed Canterbury Bulldogs forward Kurt Mann would play his first game for Queensland in a new-look team that has to beat the Blues to force a game three decider to avoid losing a second straight series. Controversial Broncos star Ezra Mam has also been named in Slater's 20-man squad - just three games back from his drug-driving scandal - along with Raiders enforcer Corey Horsburgh and boom Storm centre Jack Howarth. The decision to pick Mam was promptly labelled a 'disgrace' by NRL fans, who felt Slater had lost the plot. Mam will reportedly wear the No.18 jersey as the Maroons' replacement player. Slater insists DCE is not the scapegoat Slater has moved to play down Cherry-Evans axing, denying claims DCE was used as the team's scapegoat for an underwhelming Game 1 showing. 'It's not the case (Cherry-Evans being a scapegoat for Game I loss),' Slater said. 'It's a case of the best person for the position. It is what it is. when you're in this position you've got to think about what's best for the team.' The halfback's axing means the Maroons will need to appoint a new captain for Game 2, with Slater revealing that decision will be made tomorrow. 'We'll make everyone aware of who the captain is tomorrow (Tuesday when teams are named). We've got quite a few club captains, quite a few leaders within the group, I feel whenever you play for the Qld team you're a leader in your own right.' Expected Queensland team for State of Origin II 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Xavier Coates 3. Robert Toia 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 6. Cameron Munster (C) 7. Tom Dearden 8. Mo Fotuaika 9. Harry Grant 10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 11. Reuben Cotter 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Trent Loiero 14. Kurt Mann 15. Lindsay Collins 16. Jeremiah Nanai 17. Pat Carrigan 18. Ezra Mam 19. Jack Howarth 20. Corey Horsburgh
News.com.au
04-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
‘Never seen that before': Bellamy scolds Storm star for discipline issues after ‘costly' penalties
Storm coach Craig Bellamy and skipper Cam Munster have refused to blame the officials after Melbourne were on the wrong end of three huge penalties in the final ten minutes. Two of those penalties involved lock Trent Loiero, who had a game to forget with four penalties conceded in total. The last game of Magic Round was clouded in controversy following the huge call to take a likely match-winning field goal off Melbourne before Canberra won in golden point. Ryan Papenhuzyen's 75th minute field goal was rubbed out when the Bunker pinged Loiero for foul play in the tackle right before the field goal. Watch your team in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership. Stream every round LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play, on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. Loiero's elbow made contact with Raiders skipper Joe Tapine's face that by the letter of a law is a penalty, but it's also an interaction that would happen countless times in every match. 'Ryan Papenhuyzen kicks a field goal from right in front, the referee though has his hands in the air, he wants to talk about what happened on the ground between Loiero and Tapine to see if the field goal will stand,' Warren Smith said on Fox League. 'If there was foul play here, this would take the field goal off the books.' Referee Gerard Sutton then told Storm captain Cameron Munster: 'Trent, when he's tackled uses the elbow, he's on report and it's a penalty.' You can watch the golden point drama play out in the video at the top of the page 'That's a massive call in this game,' Kevin Walters said in commentary on Fox League. 'That is absolutely stunning…. I've never seen that before,' Smith said. 'Loiero transgressed first and cost his side a seven-point lead.' Bellamy was asked about the incident and while he said he had only seen the replay once, the Storm coach preferred to blame the discipline of his team instead of the referees, giving Loiero a bake in the process. 'I don't know who was the instigator... at the end of the day you can't be giving the ball away in those positions,' Bellamy said. 'I only had a look at it once so I'm not exactly sure what happened but to turn the ball over 15 metres from their line, if he was in the wrong, he needs to pick his discipline up. 'It's unlike anyone. You show me a bloke who gives away two players who give the ball away in the game. You're not looking at too many people. It doesn't happen often.' Trent Loiero was penalised for this this the right call? ðŸ¤' ðŸ'°Watch #SNWMJ on @Foxtel CH 502 or stream on @kayosports — Fox League (@FOXNRL) May 4, 2025 Canberra went on to the game in golden point when Jamal Fogarty knocked over a penalty in front after Loiero gave away another penalty for a high shot on Hudson Young. 'It's a penalty, high contact and it's Trent Loiero again. A night to forget for the lock forward,' Smith said. 'I've got to say, that's pretty hard on Trent Loiero, very difficult, what's he meant to do there, he can't get out of the way, he's got to go in front, he lowered his contact and it was the way that Hudson Young carried the ball,' Walters said. 'You can see Trent Loiero say to the ref 'what am I meant to do there sir' but you can see the contact on the replay, we know it's a penalty.' Munster said that while the penalties were very costly, the Storm should be focused on their own discipline. 'I can't remember the last time a team got penalised with the ball but in saying that, we played some dumb footy tonight,' the stand-in skipper said. 'As much as it looked like it was in the hands of the ref, we have to be disciplined with the ball. 'We have some learnings, but it's a tough pill to swallow. We can't afford to keep doing it.
