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Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary fined $20,000 for NRL referee criticism – ABC News
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary cops a $20,000 fine from the NRL for saying the referees “managed [the Raiders] back into the game” after the Panthers jumped out to an early lead over Canberra on Saturday.
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has been fined $20,000 by the NRL for questioning the integrity of referees after the Panthers’ win over Canberra on Saturday.
- Penrith scored four unanswered first-half tries before Canberra hit back with two in the second half on Saturday
- Cleary said after the Panthers’ 28-12 win that he felt the Raiders were “managed back into the game” by the referees
- Australian Rugby League chairman Peter V’landys said the comments were “deplorable” Click here to view the original article.
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