I'd like to report a robbery...

That's right. I'd like to report a robbery. In the 79th minute of last night's clash between Canterbury and St George, the Bulldogs were robbed of a fair try and a victory, and rugby league was robbed of some of its credibility.

Yes I am a Bulldogs fan. I was at the game and experienced the rollercoaster of emotions as the Bulldogs came back from a 14-0 deficit to be trailing 20-18 at the death, scoring what should have been the match winning try with 30 seconds remaining. With the rest of the blue and white supporters I cheers and clapped. And then the unthinkable - the try was disallowed and my joy turned to disappointment.

I think of myself as a good sport. So I declined an opportunity to join the bottle throwers and quickly exited the ground and made my way home. The try had been disallowed due to a shepherd and the Bulldogs had lost. I accepted it. Then this morning I read this:

http://www.livenews.com.au/sport/league/video-ref-got-bulldogs-try-decision-wrong-finch-admits/2009/5/16/206718

So what happens now? Video referee Steve Clark gets a slap on the wrist. He might miss next weekend's round. But the Dragons still have two competition points that should belong to the Bulldogs. That won't change.

Come September, those two points could mean the difference between a home semi-final or not. God forbid if Canterbury's season takes an ordinary turn, those two points could be the difference to even make the top eight. Those two points were earned fair and square. And those two points were denied.

That's why I'd like to report a robbery.