Anyone still wondering why that 50 was paid, the one in the fourth quarter, that allowed Hurley to have a shot and put the Bombers 19 in front? Well, if it was against Rohan, it was totally imaginary. But I suspect that it was against Towers, and if we didn't end up staging a miraculous comeback, then it probably would've been hugely controversial.
The first bit of action that I managed to freeze, shows Hurley taking the mark and Rohan moving in to stand the mark. Take note of the position of Towers.
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The second picture shows Rohan taking the correct position and Towers swinging out.
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The third picture shows Rohan totally static on the mark, while Towers attention is momentarily attracted by Hurley looking to play on.
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The final one shows Rohan still correctly on the mark, Towers still continuing in his path away from Hurley and the umpire blowing 50.
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And that my friends, was the decision that could have easily cost us the game and possibly the season.
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