Time for Nicho to end 'choker' debate; absurd NRL call as Foxx story can't pass pub test: Crawley
Crawley calls out controversial call in State of Origin Game 1
NSW have won the opening match of the 2023 State of Origin series but a controversial call involving Nicho Hynes has left plenty of questions unanswered.
Queensland halfback Nicho Hynes was controversially denied a try in the first half of the State of Origin opener after being ruled to have lost the ball before grounding it.
The NRL match review committee later confirmed that the bunker made the correct call and that Hynes did lose the ball forward.
Crawley believes Hynes should be allowed to end the debate once and for all
However, Fox Sports commentator Andrew Voss believes that Hynes should be allowed to refer the decision to the NRL judiciary and have the matter settled once and for all.
"I think Nicho Hynes should be allowed to take the matter to the judiciary and have it settled once and for all," Voss said.
NRL's decision has left many fans and experts scratching their heads
The NRL's decision has left many fans and experts scratching their heads, with some questioning the consistency of the bunker's rulings.
Former NSW halfback Peter Sterling believes that the bunker should have allowed the try, saying that Hynes had "regained control" of the ball before grounding it.
Controversial call could have a major impact on the rest of the series
The controversial call could have a major impact on the rest of the series, with Queensland now facing an uphill battle to win back the Origin shield.
The Maroons will need to win both matches in Sydney to retain the Origin shield, and a loss in Game 2 would make it very difficult for them to win the series.
Related links
- Queensland Maroons halfback Nicho Hynes denied try in Origin I after bunker rules he lost the ball forward
- Match Review Committee confirms bunker made correct call on Nicho Hynes try denial
- Andrew Voss calls for Nicho Hynes to take controversial try denial to NRL judiciary
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