The NRL has laid down a marker for excessive involvement from trainers on the field, fining the Eels over a controversial incident in last week’s western Sydney derby win over title favourites Penrith.
Paramatta received a breach notice proposing a
$5000 fine after blue shirt trainer Steve Murphy sprinted in front of the goalposts as Nathan Cleary attempted a sideline conversion in the two-point loss at BlueBet Stadium.
A Parramatta trainer ran in front of the goalposts as the Panthers superstar was taking a crucial conversion attempt in the western Sydney derby.
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