Jonesy wrote:A "Penalty try" should be awarded when an act of foul play prevents a player from scoring a certain try.
Australian commentators were up in arms with the decision.
Thurstons clumsy attempt did not prevent Halls try.
He was passed the Thurston's high shot and still in control of the ball, it was Luke Lewis's knees that knocked the ball from Halls hands.
It should have been a penalty against Australia.
Good job the video ref isn't an idiot as well. I must have missed the directive that the opinions of biased Australian commentators mean anything more than jack sh*t.
International Laws of the Game wrote:Penalty try (d) the Referee may award a penalty try if, in his opinion, a try would have been scored but for the unfair play of the defending team. A penalty try is awarded between the goal posts irrespective of where the offence occurred.
Clear penalty try and at least 10 minutes for Thurston. Williams and Thurston throw 2 blatant head shots and get nothing. Weak officiating in the face of the usual ocker bitching about referees.
