The thing is he was clever about it. Held down too long and there's no choice, by letting him play the ball and attack the dummy half, your at least giving yourself the "oh I was just over eager" argument - which leaves the door open for the ref to just leave it at the penalty - it's not like warrington had been dominant in the sets leading up, and just caught us cold on the flank which also affected the decision.
We haven't had a player that's irritated opposition fans this much since Hooper, it's been way too long
It's pure game theory. It's perfectly rational to commit professional fouls in last ditch scenarios. Instead of counting the tries conceded from the subsequent penalty add up all the times when they cough up the ball next six. Then factor in the psychological toll of blowing a try as well as the lift one receives knowing you've saved one.
Seriously, Rugby League is too difficult for some of you.
I am the hash browns of rlfans 
