Simonmyers11
First Grader
This is incredible misdirection.
Archer explained the ruling for offside is based on Aubusson proximity to Killer who the Ref deemed had not played at the ball.
So Mitchell could not run him onside.
Abusson is not back 10 meters from Killer. The Mitchell kick position has sweet FA to do with the ruling.
http://www.theroar.com.au/2016/03/28/roosters-werent-robbed-nrl-refs-boss/
Referee Grant Atkins sent the decision to the bunker after gesturing no try.
It upheld Atkins’ ruling, much to the annoyance of Roosters coach Trent Robinson.
The Sea Eagles went on the win the clash 22-20.
Archer told AAP it was the correct decision.
“The bunker viewed all the available angles and there was insufficient evidence to overturn the decision,” he said.
“For Mitchell Aubusson to be onside, both of his feet needed to be behind the ball.”
Archer said Aubusson was not put onside by the rebound off Lyon because the Manly skipper did not play at the ball.
He said Mitchell was not able to put Aubusson onside by chasing the ball through because the Steeden did not travel 10m and therefore the Roosters utility needed to retreat behind the position where the ball was kicked before he could join the play.
Aubusson being close to killer wasn't the reason for the no try
“For Mitchell Aubusson to be onside, both of his feet needed to be behind the ball.”