Is it still the Bunker is only allowed to step in when its a reportable offense?
I thought it pretty clear he was never going to get reported.
I believe bunker can rule on any instance of foul play.
I'm not sure exactly what the definitions are that require something to be reported or where a penalty suffices.
I do think it was not 'report' worthy... what is even the point of the report anymore? Report was so judiciary knew to look at it right? Now match review committee should not miss any penalty being charged that warrants it.
It would be awkward for bunkers ruling back to referee to be 'there is high contact but we don't see it as reportable, play on'
If you were in the bunker - and I mean just plain Bort, not under any potential instructions by anyone above you - would you have deemed it a penalty?
Tough question as if I was in the bunker I would obviously have instructions and interpretations I am expected to follow.
But I will say this, as a spectator I don't want it to be a penalty.