Wayne Bennett renews call to scrap NRL bunker following Dolphins loss to Newcastle Knights

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Wayne Bennett renews call to scrap NRL bunker following Dolphins loss to Newcastle Knights
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An ardent critic of the bunker, Wayne Bennett took another swipe at the video review system after his last game before rejoining South Sydney for the 2025 season.

Wayne Bennett has renewed calls to scrap the bunker review system after Trai Fuller was denied a try in the 14-6 loss to NewcastleA frustrated Wayne Bennett has renewed calls to scrap the bunker review system after Trai Fuller was denied a try in the 14-6 loss to Newcastle, ending the Dolphins ' NRL finals hopes.

But on closer inspection, the bunker ruled Dolphins second-rower Connelly Lemuelu had impacted the outside shoulder of Knights forward Brodie Jones and prevented him from reaching Fuller. Lemuelu had also contacted Jack Cogger with his run but impacted only the Knights' five-eighth's inside shoulder — not grounds for an obstruction because his passage to the ball had not been blocked.Host Darcie McDonald is joined by former NRL winger Josh Mansour to bring you your daily dose of NRL conversation. The team give you context and depth beyond the headlines in this footy conversation that's equal parts thoughtful, insightful and fun.

"If that's where we're going we're in a fair bit of trouble because that's a try every week," said the outgoing Dolphins coach.

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