Mystery hangs around big name Bulldog Tevita Pangai Junior after he spent long spells on the bench during Canterbury's 16-6 loss to Newcastle in the opening match of Magic Round.


Pangai was a notable omission for most of the second half, and had only just come back onto the field in the closing stages of the match when his effort was questioned as Knights halfback Adam Clune strolled in for an easy try.


After receiving the ball on the right edge it looked like Clune was running into a dead end, but he changed direction and targeted a sluggish Pangai, who was unable to get across to close a hole in the defensive line.

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