Roosters coach Trent Robinson baffled by ‘laughable’ Nat Butcher penalty: ‘Honestly’
Roosters coach Trent Robinson criticized a "completely laughable" penalty on Nat Butcher for a high shot on Alec MacDonald in Friday's 14-6 win over Melbourne. Replays showed Butcher only tousled MacDonald's hair as he fell, yet referee Gerard Sutton awarded the penalty, allowing the Storm to score. Robinson questioned why officials examined such minimal contact.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 22:56 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 23:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: 7 News – Sport. Editorial policy · Corrections
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