The second one was just unbelievable, it seemed almost obvious that Foran had touched the ball...just as the commentators had stated. Very weird decision that most probably put Cowboys out of the game....

The separation was clear as ing day. You need to apply for a job as an NRL video ref. Blindness is a pre-requisite. Last week they were sacked for exactly the same thing - claiming there was not enough evidence, when it was clear. I wanted Melbourne to win but that was never ever a try and the fact that only the most deluded Manly fans and the two idiots in the box reckon it was a try says more about them than anything else.

Not enough evidence? I'll buy you a decent tv.

Well seems the video refs agreed with me! There was no clear separation at the time the ball and forearm hit the ground. It shouldn't have been a try but as the rule book stands it was the right decision.

This is the frame the ball hits the ground and as you can see you can not tell if there is a mm of gap between his forearm and ball. Hence BOTD.

For me I would change the rule to:

1. A try can only be scored by the hand forcing downward pressure on the ball with some element of control
2. If you can not be sure give it back to the ref to make a judgement call, no BOTD nonsense.

As I said this should not have been a try but with the current rules it has to be given.

Worst argument in the history of internet fora.