Liam Martin penalised for obstruction, costing Penrith a try

An on-field incident during a match between Penrith and Newcastle resulted in a disallowed try, impacting the scoring momentum for Penrith. The play, which initially saw Dylan Edwards cross for a try, was called back after officials identified an infraction during the build-up to the score.

The ruling centered on the actions of Penrith's Liam Martin. Martin was penalized by the refereeing officials for committing an obstruction during the attacking sequence, which ultimately invalidated the subsequent points.

The player obstructed during the play was Newcastle's Fletcher Sharpe. The officials determined that Martin's interference against Sharpe disrupted Newcastle's defensive efforts prior to Edwards securing the ball.

This penalty proved highly consequential for Penrith, as Martin's actions directly cost his team the try. The decision ensured that Edwards' effort did not stand, keeping the points off the board and penalizing Penrith for the obstruction.