Tweed Seagulls have survived a breathtaking and controversial last-minute play to draw with Townsville Blackhawks 26-26 at Pizzey Park.
A desperate try-saving tackle by Treymain Spry, and a decision by touch judge Daniel Schwass that ruled Townsville’s ageless winger Kalifa Faifai-Loa did not score, saw the Seagulls finish with their second draw of the season after leading 22-6 just before half-time.
An call in the dying minutes of the first half also proved crucial in deciding the game. Seagulls hooker Liam Hampson crossed from dummy half near the posts, but referee Ben Watts indicated a double movement. The Blackhawks scored 30 seconds later right on the break.
