LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Fox League commentator Andrew Voss has issued an apology after a cheeky comment about axed Newcastle gun Jackson Hastings ruffled some feathers.
Voss, a seasoned rugby league voice, found himself in hot water during the Knights' clash against the Warriors at Mt.
Smart Stadium in Auckland.
As the cameras captured a group of Newcastle's NSW Cup players on the hill, Voss slyly mentioned Hastings, who had just featured in the Knights' 26-12 defeat.
In a playful jab, Voss quipped that Hastings was catching some shut-eye on the hill.
However, this playful banter didn't sit well with Hastings, who swiftly took to social media to set the record straight.
The disgruntled halfback clarified that he was actually seated in the grandstand alongside his teammates, not napping on the sideline.
Hastings didn't hold back, slamming the commentator for spreading misinformation and accused him of spinning yarns in recent weeks.
In the rough and tumble world of Rugby League, words can pack a punch, and Voss learned the hard way that even a lighthearted jest can cause a stir on the field.
Let this serve as a friendly reminder that in the game of footy, sometimes it's best to tackle your words with caution.