The WestsTigers have lodged an official complaint with the NRL, and won't rule out legal action, over the controversial call that robbed them of victory over nthqldcowboys. NRL 7NEWS
However, two hours after fulltime on Sunday, the NRL claimed the correct process had been followed.
The NRL also claimed that while the escort penalty was not blown on field, the call of stopping play for the end of the match was able to be challenged by the Cowboys if they believed there had been foul play. North Queensland coach Todd Payten admitted it was “debatable” whether his side deserved the win, but said with some calls going against them this season, they would happily take the two points.The Tigers had led 18-6 just after halftime, and trailed 25-18 with seven minutes to play when Holmes kicked a field goal after he and fellow Origin representative Jeremiah Nanai scored tries in the second half.
Ultimately Adam Doueihi’s three missed conversions also came back to haunt the Tigers, who dominated the contest with the in-form Cowboys far from their best.
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