Channel 9’s R-rated blooper during Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights coverage

Parramatta Eels hooker Reed Mahoney accidentally dropped an F-bomb during Channel 9’s live coverage of NRL finals.

Parramatta Eels hooker Reed Mahoney accidentally dropped an F-bomb during Channel 9’s live coverage of the second elimination final at Rockhampton on Sunday afternoon.

Parramatta Eels hooker Reed Mahoney accidentally dropped an F-bomb during Channel 9’s coverage of the second elimination final at Rockhampton on Sunday afternoon.

Channel 9 was seemingly experiencing some technical difficulties during the Parramatta vs Newcastle Knights clash, with the R-rated blooper occurring late in the first half of the Eels victory.

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The match coverage crossed to the injured Mahoney, who was asked, “How are you seeing the opening stages here?”

The Eels hooker, who appeared to be unaware he was on camera, bluntly responded, “F***”.

Oh classic @MahoneyReed ... Would have thought he would get a heads up he was gonna be crossed too 🤔🤔🤔 at least we know he wasn't happy with something from @TheParraEels🤣🤣🤣🤣#NRL#NRLEelsKnights

— Bernie Coen (@berniecoen) September 12, 2021

I liked when the commentator said "we've sorted out that little gremlin" after they reconnected with Mahoney. I like to think they meant Reed was the little gremlin and someone sorted him out 👊

— Jacob McArthur (@jlmcarthur4) September 12, 2021

Parramatta survived a late scare at Browne Park to book their spot in the semi-finals, holding on for a 28-20 victory.

Newcastle winger Enari Tuala scored a hat-trick in Sunday’s must-win clash, but his standout solo performance was in vain.

After mounting a second half comeback to make the score 22-20, the Knights threatened to steal the game at the death.

Mitchell Moses was on fire for the Eels. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

But the Eels put the result beyond doubt in the 77th minute when Will Penisini was awarded a penalty try after he was tackled off the ball by Enari Tuala.

Parramatta halfback Mitchell Moses produced an oustanding individual performance to lead his side to history.

The star playmaker scored a sensational breakaway try and orchestrated the Eels’ attack around the park for the whole game.

The Eels will next face the Penrith Panthers, with the winner progressing through to the preliminary finals.