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Penrith has got some explaining to do with a viral video appearing to catch a veteran trainer red-handed during the Panthers’ golden point thriller against the Cowboys.
The 30-30 draw was full of controversy as both clubs butchered field goal attempts in extra time at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville on Saturday night.
It appears the most controversial moment of all has only been revealed after the match with amateur sideline footage appearing to show Panthers trainer Shane Elford spraying the ball with liquid from a water bottle before the opening period of golden point.
appears the most controversial moment of all has only been revealed after the match with amateur sideline footage appearing to show Panthers trainer Shane Elford spraying the ball with liquid from a water bottle before the opening period of golden point.
The viral clip showed the Steeden was left dripping wet after Elford had twice sprayed the ball before handing it to fullback Dylan Edwards to kick-off
“He did it before every kick-off,” Payten said.
“We noticed it in the (coaching) box. I will let the NRL handle it. I don’t know what they’re going to do but it was noticeable to us, definitely.
“I don’t want to say anymore.”
At one point of the viral clip, Elford is seen spraying the ball while talking to hooker Mitch Kenny with other players standing nearby as he committed the act.
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Never forgotten this game for those cheating reasons either; which absolutely included Penrith's Atkins in the bunker and Klein's disgusting performances. Anybody has any doubt about the cheating axis of evil Atkins n Klein, only need to watch this game.
we were absolutely jipped in this one thanks to trainer, Luai, Atkins and Klein :(
Is this the same prick who ran on to the field a few years back and stopped play against us when we were about to score?..,,Then had the hide to spray our players at full-time.
The Panthers should cop a massive fine and the trainer banished for the year. The Panthers trainers are renowned for staying on the field for no reason just barking instructions from behind play.
Yes pretty sure it was Elford and Mahoney that had words
Different trainer who stopped play Bert
Well to be fair it's not like the NRL can say they don't have footage of it. It's not like there are dozens of cameras around that could record any wrongdoings
I bet if the NRL go back to previous games he's doing it then as well.
These type of things are worse than other forms of cheating
they should go back last 5 years and strip them of their premierships to teach them a lesson
but seriously he should be suspended as a minimum but realistically never be allowed on the field again. trainers full well know they not be involved in any plays and only attend to players. It is blatant cheating. He has proven that he should never be allowed on the field again . Panthers should also be docked points
Trainers should not be on field until a try is scored
I didn't realise it was cheating. Poor sportsmanship maybe. But not cheating. Interesting to see if other clubs start doing this now too. Will some clubs start spraying Canola spray on the ball
Mate it's absolutely cheating. It's giving his team and unfair advantage as to make the ball difficult to grip giving the defence a huge advantage. It slows the passing game and also there a good chance the opposition knock on
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