The NRL Bunker has been overruled by the referee for the second week in a row in Newcastle’s 28-18 win over Manly on Sunday.
Three first half tries gave the Knights the lead and forced the Sea Eagles to play catch-up in the second half.
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A try to Jason Saab in the 61st minute gave Manly a sniff and they were on the attack with seven minutes remaining and desperate to score when they appeared to give away a penalty.
Manly’s Taniela Paseka was playing the ball when it bobbled out of his hand on top of the foot of Knights forward Daniel Saifiti, who was leaving the ruck area after making the tackle.
Referee Peter Gough ruled Paseka had knocked the ball on, but Manly quickly opted for a Captain’s Challenge to review the decision.
The Bunker ruled that…
