LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Despite facing heavy criticism from keyboard warriors and players alike, Kasey Badger will once again don the whistle in round 10 of the NRL.
The decision to retain her services has been met with support from officials and NRL legends, proving that Badger is not one to back down from a challenge.
With her next match scheduled to be the clash between the Sydney Roosters and Warriors at Allianz Stadium on Sunday, Badger is ready to take control of the game and show her mettle.
This appointment comes hot on the heels of NRL CEO Andrew Abdo and football boss Graham Annesley issuing a warning to players and coaches about their ongoing criticism of referees.
In the midst of some fiery exchanges with players last weekend, Badger didn't hesitate to send two players to the sin bin, a move that attracted just as much attention and scrutiny as her refereeing decisions.
Even NRL legend and Queensland coach Billy Slater had some choice words for those who chose to attack Badger online.
Slater urged the detractors to step up and take on the challenge of refereeing themselves if they believed they could do a better job.
His message was clear - criticizing from behind a screen is the easy way out, but actually stepping onto the field and making those tough calls is a whole different story.
Badger is ready to face whatever challenges come her way and prove her critics wrong once again.