Overview

• Harry Grant scored the extra-time try that sealed Melbourne Storm’s 22-18 win over Penrith Panthers at CommBank Stadium.
• Referee Ashley Klein penalised Moses Leota for taking up a blocking position as Grant charged down Nathan Cleary’s field-goal attempt, wiping out what looked like the match-winner.
• Cleary and commentators, including Channel 9’s Danika Mason, accused Grant of exaggerating contact to earn the decisive penalty.
• The Bunker review also confirmed Xavier Coates’ earlier aerial try after determining he regained possession before it touched Dylan Edwards.
• League officials cited the 2024 rule banning blockers in front of kickers and recent trainer-conduct sanctions to defend the consistency of the call.