Smith's 2nd try was clearly offside and it was a really poor decision IMO.

Sky even showed it by mapping the position of the players with a line drawn down the screen. Mcguire's position circle was behind the line, whilst Smith's was on the line.

It was clear to see from the replay that Smith was ahead of the ball as it touched Mcguire's boot....well clear to all but Bentham any way.

It was a shame really as it was a great contest up until that point and was looking like a really tense finish with just a point in it. Sadly though that incorrect decision also decided the game.

The offside decision was one which was clearly evident (again to all but Bentham) from the video evidence available and no benefit of the doubt was required. Eastmond's try was not as you couldn't tell if the ball was touched and knocked on before being reclaimed or not. In that instance, benefit of the doubt should be given to the attacking player as the evidence just isn't there to deny the try.

Eastmond was in the process of claiming the ball, not losing the ball. In other words, he was never in possession of the ball to lose it. I don't see how it could possibly be a knock-on, in terms of two players trying to claim a loose ball without it hitting the ground from either player.

That and the two drop goals.

Sport doesn't work like that.

Leeds were 1 point ahead at the time of the decision, the try made it 7 points and effectively meant it was game over. During the next few minutes the second DG was added.

It completely changed the game and the way Saints had to try and play. If the try had been chalked off Saints could have got near enough to at least put over a drop of their own.

And lost by a point.

I don't think the Ozzies will be 'quaking in their boots' after watching that game.

Do you ?

Danny McGuire and Rob Burrow would get into any NRL 17

At the end of the day, it's all if's and but's as to what would have happened had it not been given.

Smith was offside and it was a very poor VR decision but it's done now and Leeds are the champions.

Who gives a fook?

Perhaps? But as we'd have been a point down with 10 to play there could have been a change in the outcome. The second drop goal may not have happened had the stupid decision not been given.

I think its time you took the pledge and gave up the booze mate. or is it pledge you have been inhaling?