Live: Penrith denied match-winning field goal, Storm win in golden point

Hi Margot.

No. Once someone scores in golden point, that’s it. No need for a conversion.

Melbourne captain Harry Grant was part of the two most significant moments tonight.

He scored the match-winning try in golden point.

He was also awarded a penalty after the ref and Bunker deemed he was obstructed by Penrith prop Moses Leota, while trying to chase down a field goal kick from Nathan Cleary.

Cleary’s kick would have been a goal, had the penalty not been awarded.

Speaking to ABC Sport, Grant was in no doubt the officials made the correct decision.

“I think that’s been a rule all season. I think everyone in the game would understand that’s been policed all year.

“That’s the standard that’s been set.

“Everyone’s aware of it in the game, and what it is.

“They knew straight away, you could hear the opposition telling their players to out of the road.

“I think everyone would understand that that’s the rules within the game at the moment.”

With the scores locked at 18-all, Penrith captain Nathan Cleary kicked a field goal which would have given the Panthers a one-point lead with 90 seconds left.

But referee Ashley Klein called a penalty for the Storm, after Harry Grant fell to the ground attempting to chase after Cleary.

Penrith prop Moses Leota was standing 10 metres in front of Cleary. Grant appeared to run towards Leota, while chasing Cleary, and went to ground.

Leota was penalised for blocking Grant, a decision that was upheld by the Bunker when challenged.

Cleary says he is unsure about the interpretation of the blocking rule, believing that where Leota was standing, away from the play the ball and in a realistic chance of receiving a pass, was legal. 

“I’m not really sure what the interpretation is,” he says.

I thought [the rule] was brought in so that people wouldn’t stand right next to the play-the-ball.

“Not everyone in the team can get behind me. They have to be in a position to get the ball.”

Harry Grant, you superstar.

The Storm lined up to kick the match-winning field goal.

Harry Grant is at dummy half and FAKES the pass back.

The Panthers are rushing to block the kick, and Grant runs into open space and scores under the post.

It’s the easiest try Grant will ever score!

Penrith have first use of the ball.

They take it to halfway.

DROPPED.

Melbourne has the ball and they are running towards towards Penrith’s line.

We are going to golden point.

Penrith will feel hard done by.

Nathan Cleary successfully kicked a field goal, but it was denied by a blocking penalty against Moses Leota, on Harry Grant.

ABC Sport caller, and former coach, Matthew Elliott thought Grant was milking a penalty and he was never going to reach Cleary.

Nathan Cleary has kicked a field goal, but the ref has called a penalty.

Prop Moses Leota was standing in front of Cleary, and Melbourne’s Harry Grant has run into him.

A penalty is called and Penrith challenges.

Grant has milked this well. The challenge is unsuccessful, but I don’t think Grant was ever getting close to Cleary and played for it.

Returning a kick, Penrith fullback Dylan Edwards dropped the ball.

Melbourne second rower Eliesa Katoa knocked the ball free.

The Storm are on the attack, but Harry Grant’s attempt at a grubber kick goes nowhere, and the Panthers recover the ball.

There is high drama and tension at Western Sydney Stadium.

Penrith forward Liam Martin has his shoulder strapped and has returned to the field.

Panthers 18

Storm 18

Melbourne’s winger has been excellent tonight.

He scored the first try by leaping high:

He scored the second try with an intercept and terrific put-down:

Then, he flew through the air to tap the ball to a teammate for another score:

Melbourne centre Marion Seve has lost his protective goggle, but has scored a great try.

Right centre Nick Meaney made a linebreak to bust open the Panthers.

After an offload, there is a desperate tackle to stop Melbourne. It’s the last tackle, and Melbourne passes to the left.

Seve brushes off a tackle and ducks his head, going for the line.

Panthers come across in cover, but Seve gets the ball down before he goes into touch.

Meaney, with his fourth conversion attempt from the left touchline, misses.

He has kicked one goal from four attempts.

Panthers 18

Storm 18

Penrith interchange Scott Sorensen reaches out and scores for the Panthers.

The Panthers were gifted a penalty, which gave them a chance at Melbourne’s goal line.

Penrith Dylan Edwards had the ball out the back and ran at a Melbourne defensive line that was retreating.

Edwards gives a short ball to Sorensen, who charges to the goal line, is tackled by Cam Munster and Marion Seve, but reaches out to score.

Nathan Cleary kicks the goal.

Panthers 18

Storm 14

Melbourne interchange Joe Chan scores, but gives a lot of credit to Xavier Coates.

Tyran Wishart kicked for the left corner and Coates leapt into the air.

He gets over the top of Panther Brian To’o, taps the footy back to Chan, who catches the footy and scores.

Nick Meaney misses the kick. He is one of three at goal tonight.

Storm 14

Panthers 12

Melbourne winger Xavier Coates has picked off a poor pass from Blaize Talagi, and runs 65 metres to score.

Penrith rookie Casey McLean has come from the other side of the field to tackle Coates, who dived for the line.

Coates JUST gets the ball down before he goes into touch.

Excellent rugby league.

Nick Meaney kicks the goal from the left touchline.

Panthers 12

Storm 10

Penrith forward Liam Martin has just come from the field and it heading up the tunnel.

It is understood that the Panther has a shoulder issue.

Martin is a player you want to be available during a close contest.

Panthers 12

Storm 4