North Melbourne claimed a one-point win over Fremantle in a thriller at Optus Stadium – however controversy has erupted over an unpaid free kick that didn’t go the Dockers’ manner.
The residence facet had stormed residence in a frantic end, kicking three targets within the final 5 minutes to get inside a degree after the Roos had lead for a lot of the contest.
In the dying seconds of the match, the Kangaroos’ Daniel Howe booted the ball out of Fremantle’s aim sq. and it bounced in direction of the boundary. Almost concurrently, the siren sounded.
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The clock on the TV broadcast confirmed no time left when the ball had crossed the road however the siren didn’t seem to sound till after it had gone out of bounds.
While North Melbourne gamers celebrated, Dockers gamers furiously waved their arms in protest, urging the umpires to pay a free kick for inadequate intent – in any other case often called deliberate.
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce pleaded his case with on-field umpire Robert Findlay earlier than it was deemed full time – and a Kangaroos win.
“I believe, just from my opinion here. That should be a Fremantle free kick,” Seven commentator Cameron Ling stated.
Dockers coach Justin Longmuir wouldn’t be dragged into the controversy.
Asked if he heard the siren or thought the siren went earlier than the ball crossed the road, Longmuir responded: “I’m not sure.”
The victory arms North Melbourne the membership’s second win of the season, equalling their 2022 return after simply two video games.
It additionally arms their Dockers’ their second straight loss, after dropping to St Kilda within the opening spherical of the season.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
