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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Jack Snape

Panthers trainer banned and club fined $50,000 by NRL for controversial blunder

Jayden Campbell misses an attempt at goal after being interrupted by a Panthers trainer during the NRL match at Cbus Super Stadium.
Jayden Campbell misses an attempt at goal after being interrupted by a Panthers trainer during the NRL match at Cbus Super Stadium. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP

Penrith Panthers have defended the actions of trainer Corey Bocking after the NRL proposed huge penalties for a controversial incident at the climax of Saturday’s clash against the Gold Coast.

Bocking ran in front of Titans halfback Jayden Campbell during the kicker’s preparations for a conversion attempt which would have made the Titans’ lead four points with less than seven minutes to go.

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