Controversial Eels try triggers barrage of boos

By Matt Bungard and Emily Patterson

Early contention rocked Queensland Country Bank Stadium erstwhile the Eels were fixed a leg-up by what appeared to beryllium a guardant walk successful their preliminary last against the Cowboys.

A chorus of boos rung retired aft Parramatta centre Will Penisini scored the opening effort successful Friday night's clash.

The location fans were intelligibly ropeable that a fishy Mitchell Moses walk aboriginal successful the play was overlooked.

"The assemblage doesn't similar it," Paul Vautin said connected Nine's coverage.

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Early contention rattled Queensland Country Bank Stadium erstwhile the Eels were awarded a effort successful polarising scenes. (Nine)

The guardant walk was missed by some the referee and interaction judge, and the Bunker cannot ruled connected guardant passes.

"Call the coppers," Vautin said.

"That went six metres guardant that pass."

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"We mightiness find this shot travelled astir a metre and a fractional forward, but we can't justice connected that aft the fact," Cameron Smith added.

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