...Popovic scoops up the ball and tries to hack the ball into touch, but he's also charged down, this time by the energetic Herd... [N.B. This is now officially ridiculously tense]
...The ball is again loose and is picked up by Cambridge. Both teams are in disarray here, and it's hard for them to get the space to set up for a droppie. Cambridge is tackled as the two teams reorganise. Forwards pile in but the Vikings have secured the ball. Hunt's dropped back in the pocket again. Bots spins the pass directly to him. Plenty of time here for Hunt as he attempts the drop goal...
...but the ball sails wide to the right of the posts. That's the final whistle and the Ranfurly Shield goes unclaimed. Gamblers 24 - 24 Vikings
Hunt getting in the right position, but probably not the best man to have in the pocket for the droppie. Such a ridiculous finish.