LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The NRL's handling of the Parramatta controversy is stirring up the kind of chaos that rugby league enthusiasts just can't ignore.
The Blaize Talagi no try incident over the weekend had fans scratching their heads in disbelief, wondering what the game has come to.
It's time for the NRL to step up and tackle these refereeing blunders head-on, instead of sweeping them under the rug.
Viewers were left in disbelief as they witnessed Talagi's denied try during the Parramatta versus Newcastle clash.
The moment when the Eels lost 34-26 was marred by a controversial call that had everyone seeing red.
Talagi's initial touchdown just shy of the line should have been a clear-cut score, but the decision to rule it a knock-on left fans questioning the state of the game.
Commentator Greg Alexander didn't hold back in expressing his frustration, calling out the ruling as a blatant error.
Fans echoed his sentiments, feeling let down and perplexed by the officiating.
The Monday briefing from NRL head of football Graham Annesley did little to calm the storm, as he stood by the decision despite the uproar.
This isn't the first time Annesley has found himself defending a contentious call, harking back to the Koroisau incident earlier in the season.
The NRL needs to step up their game and listen to the fans before the sport loses its spirit.
The drama surrounding the Talagi no try is just another page in the history of controversial refereeing decisions that continue to haunt the league.
It's time for the powers that be to take a long hard look in the mirror and make some game-changing decisions of their own.