UNBELIEVABLE: Accused of cheating to give Wests Tigers an unexpected NRL victory is David Klemmer.
Prop for Wests Tigers In an NRL thriller on Easter Monday, Dave Klemmer has been shockingly accused of cheating to guarantee his team’s victory over Parramatta.
The allegation comes as the veteran front-rower was also busted making an obscene gesture at Eels star Clint Gutherson, who missed a penalty attempt after the fulltime siren which would have won the game.
Klemmer, 30, was the closest Tigers player to the fullback when he set up for the shot at goal, standing in between the Parramatta captain and the goalposts.
Klemmer was clearly trying to intimidate his competitor by leaping up in the air just before Gutherson booted the ball.
According to NRL regulations, an opponent player cannot divert a kicker prior to an attempt at goal. Nevertheless, a number of football supporters are certain Klemmer ought to have been fined and Gutherson should have been given another chance to win the game.
Wests Tigers prop Dave Klemmer (centre, carrying ball) has sensationally been accused of cheating to ensure his team beat Parramatta in an Easter Monday NRL thriller
The allegation comes as the veteran front-rower was also busted making an obscene gesture (pictured) at Eels fullback Clint Gutherson, who missed a penalty attempt after the fulltime siren which would have won the game
This footy fan correctly pointed out Klemmer broke NRL rules by jumping as Gutherson attempted to win the game with a penalty kick after fulltime
Another supporter correctly stated Gutherson should have been given another chance to be the match-winner after Klemmer’s unsportsmanlike behaviour
Moments after “King Gutho” blew the opportunity, an energizing Klemmer hoisted his left fist in an obscene “f**k you” gesture, slapping the crook of his hand as the Tigers prevailed, 17-16, at CommBank Stadium.
“I’m glad the Tigers won, but why did Klemmer jump so high and give the referee an opportunity to give Gutherson another chance to score?” inquired a supporter.
“I’m going to be ‘that’ guy,” wrote another on X. The moment Gutho kicks, Klemmer leaps into the air. it should be given another opportunity to attempt a penalty kick, isn’t it against the rules?
The Tigers enforcer, according to a third fan, had gone too far: “Klemmer sticking it up Gutho.” Simply stop.
The Tigers are thriving under new coach Benji Marshall; after four rounds, they are seated in the NRL top eight after back-to-back victories over the Sharks and Eels.
At Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, Marshall will attempt to defeat “Supercoach” Wayne Bennett in addition to his own brother, Dolphins hooker Jeremy Marshall-King.
This Sunday, Parramatta will embark on a challenging road game when they visit GIO Stadium in Canberra to take on the Raiders.
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