The NRL has defended a call to allow North Queensland to challenge a last-minute play and kick their way to a controversial 27-26 win over Wests Tigers.
Down 26-25 with one second left and play re-starting following a Tigers try, North Queensland claimed their winger Kyle Feldt was impeded while running after a short kick-off as referee Chris Butler blew his whistle after the siren.
Despite no penalty being awarded, Cowboys captain Chad Townsend asked for the play to be reviewed.