NRL axes bunker official involved in Parramatta s 31-18 win over Sydney Roosters
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As a result, the match official in question, Steve Chiddy, has been pulled from his duties for the Broncos - Cowboys game tonight and replaced by Chris Butler. Referees Coach Jared Maxwell and I spoke at length immediately following the game last night, Annesley said in a statement released by the NRL this morning. While we cannot comment about specific incidents which may be subject to the match review process, more generally, Jared and I were extremely unhappy about a number of decisions which occurred throughout the game. As a result, the bunker officials involved, who were due to officiate again tonight, have been replaced.
The edict came out of concern for players suffering injuries from foul play, but acted as the most unfortunate prediction for Friday night s controversy at Bankwest Stadium. Eels stars Dylan Brown and Marata Niukore were both allowed to stay on the field despite two incidents of foul play that is now set to cost them time on the sidelines.
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Roosters coach Trent Robinson didn’t hold back after his side’s defeat to the Eels. Brown s sliding knees in a tackle sent Roosters half Drew Hutchison to hospital with broken ribs and a possible punctured lung, while Niukore was put on report for two shoulder charges within a minute.
âExtremely unhappyâ: NRL axes refs after Roosters debacle The bunker officials from Friday nightâs controversial Roosters and Eels clash have copped the wrath of the NRL, as Graham Annesley revealed his displeasure.
Rugby League by Paul Crawley
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Subscriber only The NRL has reacted swiftly to the officiating howlers in Friday night s Eels-Roosters match by axing the bunker officials who failed to act on a number of controversial incidents. NRL head of football Graham Annesley said he was extremely unhappy with several decisions from the bunker, led by senior review official Steve Chiddy, adding that their performance did not meet our expectations .