LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a surprising twist, James Graham has made a bold statement regarding the Kalyn Ponga incident that shook the NRL world.
Round 22 was a rollercoaster of emotions for fans, with the Wests Tigers and Newcastle Knights arguably feeling hard done by.
👍 The good: Des Hasler is giving Cameron Ciraldo a run for his money in the race for coach of the year.
😔 The bad: Josh Aloiai faces backlash for yet another social media blunder.
😡 The ugly: The Kalyn Ponga incident during the Knights' loss to the Panthers left a sour taste in everyone's mouth.
With just five rounds left in the NRL regular season, Canterbury's Cameron Ciraldo is the frontrunner for the Dally M coach-of-the-year award.
However, there's a dark horse making a late charge, with a solid track record and plenty of potential to upset the competition.