We have seen some big results last weekend but seeing Wigan Warriors stunned by Wakefield Trinity might be the biggest as it sees Trinity cut the gap on Castleford Tigers in the fight to avoid relegation after they lost to Leigh Leopards.
But more than that no one expected Wakefield, who lost 15 games in a row earlier this season, to be able to beat Matt Peet’s men who had the likes of Jai Field, Bevan French and Liam Marshall at their attacking best.
Wigan looked to have the game in the bag when they led 20-12 but Trinity battled back 24-20 only for Wigan to again seemingly have the game won with a fifth try.
Then though Joe Shorrocks was penalised for a late hit and Will Dagger nailed a penalty to make it 26-all sending the game to golden point where he would striker a dagger to their hearts with a drop goal.
The position for the drop goal came from a controversial knock on call which had some fans calling for an apology.
However, former official shut down these suggestion on social media as he said:
“Correct call. Defenders can’t just disappear. He gets up to the side and the ball catches his foot.”
He then added:
“It’s a 50/50 call that some will feel its a penalty, some (me included) think it’s up to the ball carrier to be more aware of surroundings and just give yourself a second to then play it. It’s not a shocker and in need of an apology.”
🤣🤣🤣 It's a 50/50 call that some will feel its a penalty, some (me included) think it's up to the ball carrier to be more aware of surroundings and just give yourself a second to then play it. It's not a shocker and in need of an apology 🤣
— Richard Silverwood (@SilversRef) July 9, 2023
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