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'Outrageous': Benji unloads over refereeing calls
- Benji Marshall criticized two referee decisions against Jarome Luai during the Wests Tigers' 18-14 loss to the Panthers on Sunday at CommBank Stadium.
- Marshall said the calls were wrong and felt they prevented the players from deciding an intense match, while Luai accepted the challenge and showed no strong emotion about the penalties.
- The game included a pivotal late tackle call on Luai at 10-10 that gave Penrith a 12-10 lead, and an escort penalty against the Tigers skipper, both influencing the outcome.
- Marshall regarded the performance as one of their strongest this year and expressed sympathy for his team, noting that the players were denied the opportunity to influence the outcome due to the nature of the match.
- Marshall plans to seek clarification from the NRL on the controversial calls, reflecting ongoing concerns about referees impacting game results amid the Tigers' four-game losing streak.
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Sydney Morning Herald
'Outrageous': Benji unloads over refereeing calls
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall fumes over two costly decisions in a narrow loss to Penrith.
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