When Referees Make Mistakes, the Real Game Begins The National Rugby League's (NRL) decision to sideline referee Ashley Klein for the preliminary finals acknowledges that even experienced officials can make errors in high pressure situations.
However, this controversy reveals deeper issues with the sport's handling of its referees and the increasingly complex task of refereeing modern rugby league.
A disputed penalty call on Tyson Frizell sparked heated debate about Klein's fitness to officiate at the highest level.