LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The NRL has copped some serious heat for suspending Jahrome Hughes after his run-in with a referee, with former players labeling the decision as "absolute stupidity" and "ridiculous".
The Storm are now mulling over whether to challenge a grade two contrary conduct charge handed to Hughes for pushing referee Chris Butler during a crucial defensive play.
In a tense moment during the game, Hughes found himself the last line of defense with Warriors player Rocco Berry bearing down on him.
In a split-second decision, Hughes pushed Butler out of the way to make a try-saving tackle, keeping the scores level at 8-8.
The Melbourne team eventually clinched the victory with a spectacular try from Xavier Coates in the dying moments of the game.
Critics of the NRL's ruling have slammed the decision, calling it a classic case of the officials getting it wrong.
Only time will tell if the Storm will contest the charge and rally to support their teammate in what some are calling a questionable call by the league.