- NRL broadcast broadcast an error after the full-time siren
- Fans discovered an error with the official memorabilia
- Panthers defeated the Storm 14-6 in the NRL decider
Footy fans on social media have spotted an error broadcast on Channel Nine in the moments after Penrith’s historic 14-6 win over the Storm in the NRL grand final.
In a drama-filled grand final, which included a caustic accusation and controversy over the bunkers, Penrith drew away in front of a crowd of 80,156 at the Accor Stadium late on Sunday evening.
The victory makes them only the third team in history to claim four consecutive premierships, and the first since the great St. George team won 11 in a row from 1956 to 1966.
Shortly after the full-time broadcast, a signed Panthers jersey was presented for viewers to purchase.
However, eagle-eyed fans on social media have spotted an error in the image presented.
“I see double here… four Daine Lauries!” one fan posted next to a photo of the image.
In fact, two photos of Penrith star Daine Laurie were large in the image – but the graphic designer can forgive this as the item is clearly not yet a finished product.
Second rower Liam Martin almost had the best game of his career for Penrith to claim his first Clive Churchill player of the match medal.
Eagle-eyed fans spotted one of the many errors on the official memorabilia
The Penrith Panthers have claimed a fourth consecutive NRL Premiership
Nathan Cleary was fantastic again despite appearing to struggle with his shoulder injury late in the match, while Brian To’o was strong in distance before suffering a knee injury.
Jarome Luai also had a fitting final drive in the Penrith No.6 jersey, playing a hand in the build-up to two tries in his final match before leaving for Wests Tigers.
Melbourne desperately missed the suspended Nelson Asofa-Solomona in the middle, while their all-star backbone had no chances due to Penrith’s territorial dominance.
But they will also be feeling unlucky after a crucial bunker call in the 50th minute when Jack Howarth appeared to go over and make it 10-10 with a kick ahead.
Klein initially ruled that Dylan Edwards and Izack Tago had stopped Howarth before the bunker supported the call, despite replays appearing to show the ball was on the ground.
The Panthers defeated the Melbourne Storm 14-6 at Stadium Australia
The 10-6 scoreline remained for another ten minutes before Martin gave Penrith a crucial eight-point lead.
Chasing a Cleary bomb, he jumped to challenge Xavier Coates for the ball, claimed possession and then handed the ball off to Moses Leota to convert Alamoti.
The Panthers then saw off five straight sets from the Storm on their own line, in what proved to be decisive moves on their way to another grand final victory.
“No one’s going to do this again,” a triumphant Luai said after the siren.
‘I can’t put it into words. History doesn’t matter. We enjoy this moment.
‘It’s so special to win one major final. This group of guys, nobody works harder than these guys and we got what we deserved.”