Bathurst St Pat's coach Chris Osborne accused referee Stuart Duff of favoring Parkes Spacemen in a 54-18 loss, impacting the game's outcome.

Bathurst St Pat's coach Chris Osborne criticized referee Stuart Duff following his team's 54-18 loss to the Parkes Spacemen in the Peter McDonald Premiership. Osborne claimed that Duff favored Parkes with key calls, impacting the game's outcome. Despite the defeat, he acknowledged Parkes' strong performance and speed. The Spacemen advanced to the grand final against the Dragons on September 8, marking their first appearance since 2014.