No, after he spoke to Donlan, the ref 'pointed' to the posts. Didn't realize it at the time, but he'd given the decision then.

I thought it was really harsh. I think the time between Blanch putting the ball down and Donlan's leg coming out was a second or two at best. Whether or not it's an automatic penalty for sticking your leg out, I don't know. If it is then fair do's if not then he should have used a bit of common sense IMO.

Think it's worth mentioning that Blanch took an age to put the ball down and was almost inviting a reaction from Donlan. Poor lad is obviously still bitter about the pastings he got from us when he played for the Smogs.

Sorry guys, I saw it differently. The ball was grounded and the player straightened up and took another couple of steps before Donlan flicked out with his foot. It wasn't a shocker but it was well after the act of scoring and, I think, as perfect an example of an '8 point' try as you will see.

Don't talk wet. I was no more than 10 feet away. I have seen try scorers knock into the advertising hoardings and nothing given. It was Childs giving the Cats a leg up.

If that's the case you should see a lot more 8 point try's this season then.

Correct the video does show it quite clearly.

The Watcher believes that Donlan was lucky not to be sent off & we got off lightly by just conceding the extra penelty.

The Watcher is Cockerel!

If you REALLY believe that then you are even sadder than I already thought (re being lucky that he did not get sent off)

I thought it was a penalty also.

Donlan clear slid in with his feet after the ball was down - clear penalty. Had it been the other way round I think we'd have different views.

No complaints on it from me.

You're taking too much notice of what Starbug said earlier in this thread. wasn't it John-Philippe Baile who scored that try, after Blanch's first one?

You're right Snowy, it was Baille. Blanch is still a dirty Smoggie b@stard though.