Moments that cost Melbourne Storm against Penrith

It will come as no comfort to Melbourne Storm fans that the most controversial moment of the NRL grand final – a “no try” decision from the bunker – was completely fair, according to the league’s head of football. Or that a captain’s challenge was also turned down with eight minutes to go when the video said no.

After their 14-6 loss in Sunday night’s grand final, we break down the key moments that went against the Storm. Did the bunker get it right? You decide.

The Howarth no try

(Penrith 10, Storm 6; 48th minute)

Jack Howarth catches a pass from Xavier Coates and tries to burrow his way over the try line with four desperate Panthers players hanging off him. Referee Ashley Klein says Howarth did not get the ball down, and though one replay makes it look like Howarth has scored, the bunker rules no try.

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