Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says he “hopes a great game” isn’t overshadowed by allegations Jack Wighton bit Knights playmaker Tyson Gamble throughout Canberra’s 30-28 elimination closing loss to Newcastle.
With the Raiders up 16-6 within the second half, Gamble claimed to have been bitten by Wighton in a sort out, exhibiting what seemed like a chew mark to referee Ashley Klein.
Wighton was positioned on report however no additional motion was taken.
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Stuart was requested in regards to the incident in his post-match press convention, however wasn’t eager to delve into it.
“They are allegations,” Stuart stated.
“I just hope that great game of football isn’t overshadowed in the media by that.
The incident was a turning point in the contest, with the Knights scoring the next four tries, including three in ten minutes following Gamble’s allegations.
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Knights coach Adam O’Brien preferred not to Voice his opinion on the incident, responding with a “nup” when requested for his view on it.
Skipper Kalyn Ponga stated it definitely fired the group up, which helped the Knights flip the sport of their favour.
“He (Klein) just said that he couldn’t see anything. Play on,” Ponga stated.
“The crowd got behind us definitely. The crowd got us home, not that incident.”
Despite the loss, Stuart lauded his facet for the struggle they confirmed as properly
The Raiders have been lacking star forwards Corey Horsburgh and Josh Papalii in addition to in-form exterior again Seb Kris.
“The performance wasn’t what everybody expected, it wasn’t what you guys expected, it wasn’t what anybody expected outside the club,” Stuart stated.
“That’s the Raiders DNA, what you are seeing there tonight. That’s why we are a top eight people, unlucky not to be in the top four, but not according to so many people.
“I said throughout the week, you wouldn’t have thought we were playing semi final football.. I was so proud tonight.
“You wouldn’t know that we had two Origin players out and an international player but you probably would have heard about it if it was another club.
“We don’t talk about it, we just worry about the next bloke up … I was so proud of their efforts in a difficult environment.”
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