The Panthers have resisted blaming a contentious bunker call for a third straight NRL league defeat

The four-time defending premiers fell 28-nil behind at halftime, but scored 18 unanswered points in the second spell to lose 28-18 to South Sydney.

The bunker denied Moses Leota a 61st-minute try, ruling a knock-on when evidence suggested to the contrary.

But captain Isaah Yeo says another problem was to blame - six completed sets in the first half.



The Panthers sit 13th on the table with two points.

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