Manly beats Storm with late penalty on Harry Grant, Shane Flanagan slates refs in Dragons’ loss, Raiders beat Eels to stay top….

Manly beats Storm with late penalty on Harry Grant, Shane Flanagan slates refs in Dragons’ loss, Raiders beat Eels to stay top….

 

 

Manly Sea Eagles secured a dramatic 26-24 win over the Melbourne Storm, courtesy of a late penalty goal after Harry Grant was pinged for a high tackle. The penalty, awarded in the dying minutes, proved decisive in a high-intensity clash at Brookvale Oval. Daly Cherry-Evans kept his nerve to seal the win, with the Sea Eagles keeping their finals hopes alive. Storm coach Craig Bellamy admitted frustration but stopped short of blaming the officials.

 

Meanwhile, St George Illawarra Dragons coach Shane Flanagan launched a scathing attack on referees after his side’s narrow 20-18 loss to the Canterbury Bulldogs. Flanagan was livid over what he labelled “inconsistent calls,” particularly a controversial no-try ruling that could have swung the game in their favour. The loss dents the Dragons’ slim hopes of a late-season surge.

 

In Canberra, the Raiders overcame a gritty Parramatta Eels outfit 22-16 to retain top spot on the NRL ladder. Despite a spirited challenge from the Eels, the Green Machine proved too strong in the closing stages, led by Jack Wighton and Jordan Rapana. With only a few rounds remaining, the Raiders continue to build momentum towards a potential minor premiership and deep finals run.