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'Fun followed by deflation': Wests Tigers angry as NRL backs controversial call

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The NRL had defended the call to allow North Queensland to challenge a last-minute game and kick their way to a controversial 27-26 win over the Wests Tigers. Key points: Down by a point, the Cowboys call for a review with a second remaining, claiming winger Kyle Feldt is hampered After The Bunker awarded the home team a companion penalty, Valentine Holmes kicked North Queensland to victory Wests Tigers officials have called for a review of the decision Down 26-25 with a second remaining and play restarted after a Tigers attempt, North Queensland claimed winger Kyle Feldt was hampered in his run after kick-off when referee Chris Butler blew his whistle after the siren. Although no penalty has been awarded, Cowboys captain Chad Townsend may request that the play be reviewed. Bunker then gave North Queensland a companion penalty, and Valentine Holmes kicked the Cowboys home. Amid the controversy, Wests Tigers officials told the Sydney Morning Herald that they would consider legal options