LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Souths CEO Blake Solly found himself in the hot seat on NRL 360, facing questions about a warning he allegedly overlooked from former star player Sam Burgess.
Burgess had reportedly raised concerns about the growing influence of players within the club, but his words fell on deaf ears.
It seems Burgess foresaw a potential downfall in the making, cautioning that too much player power could unravel the success and principles the club had built since their last championship win in 2014.
The warning signs were there, but it seems the club failed to take heed.
With close mates Braith Anasta and former teammates James Graham and James Hooper grilling Solly on NRL 360, the pressure was on.
Questions were asked, truths were demanded, and Solly found himself under scrutiny for the decisions made regarding Burgess' departure.
In the world of Rugby League, sometimes the warnings are there, but it takes a tough tackle or two to make a team realize the importance of listening.
Solly may have found himself on the receiving end of some hard hits in this interview, but in the game of footy, it's all about how you respond to the pressure.
Time will tell if Souths can bounce back from this controversy, or if they'll be left lagging behind in the race for success.