US EditionNRL: Penrith Panthers Fined and Lose Trainer After Late Game Drama
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, AUG 4 – Penrith Panthers fined $50,000 and trainer Corey Bocking suspended for five matches after interfering with a conversion attempt that affected the game's outcome, NRL said.
- On Aug 4, 2025, the NRL issued a breach notice to Penrith Panthers, proposing a $50,000 fine and five-match suspension for trainer Corey Bocking after a controversial field interference.
- After Gold Coast scored to lead 26-24 with five minutes remaining, Bocking ran in front of Jayden Campbell during his sideline kick while signalling a bench change.
- Penrith Panthers maintained that `an honest mistake,` as coach Ivan Cleary said the trainer was running to communicate a late change.
- Penrith Panthers have five days to respond to the breach notice, and the club defended Bocking's 'honest mistake' while declining further comment.
- The NRL will closely enforce rules permitting trainers onto the field, citing past breaches by Penrith Panthers trainers such as Shane Elford and Mitchell Dunn.
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Penrith cops $50k whack for trainer’s ‘honest mistake’
Penrith officials remain adamant trainer Corey Bocking made an “honest mistake” as he was hit with a massive five-match ban and the club was fined an unprecedented $50,000 after he interfered with a Gold Coast Titans conversion attempt last weekend.
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