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Mitchell Moses was blowing up after he kicked a match-winner. Was he right?

The Sydney Morning Herald·Adrian Proszenko·24 days ago
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They were the chaotic scenes that stumped the players and experts alike, but referee Liam Kennedy got it right in awarding a Parramatta penalty goal at the end of their thrilling golden-point win over North Queensland. Eels halfback Mitchell Moses proved the difference in Townsville, kicking a field goal in extra time to hand the Eels a 33-30 win. But there was confusion in the moments after Moses’ kick sailed through the posts, given he was fouled in the act of kicking. Just as the ball left Moses’ boot, Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater made contact with his leg, resulting in a penalty being awarded. Had the field goal missed, the Eels would have been given an easy shot at goal to seal the victory. However, most players and commentators felt it was a moot point given the field goal was successful, and that the game should have immediately ended 31-30 in Parramatta’s favour. Part of the confusion may have stemmed from the fact that, if a try decides golden point, it is not converted.…

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