LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Newcastle Knights head coach Adam O'Brien expressed his frustration with the NRL bunker's decision to sin bin James Schiller during their match against the Cronulla Sharks.
O'Brien defended Schiller, stating, "I don't know what (Schiller) is meant to do, just let him score the try?" Despite his disagreement with the call, O'Brien did not want to dwell on it or complain, acknowledging that rugby league is a physical sport.
Referring to another incident where Teig Wilton broke Tyson Frizell's nose in a tackle, O'Brien remarked, "I don't want to see Teig (Wilton) in trouble...it's footy, it's rugby league." Despite his disappointment with the sin bin decision, O'Brien chose to refrain from further criticism, acknowledging that the result of the match was affected by it.
The loss obviously hurt, but O'Brien chose not to dwell on the negatives.
O'Brien also responded to a journalist's question during the post-match press conference, indicating that he was not interested in engaging in a back-and-forth argument.
O'Brien's focus was on moving forward and not getting involved in unnecessary disputes.
Despite the frustration and disappointment surrounding the sin bin call, O'Brien remained composed and avoided getting drawn into unnecessary controversies.
In conclusion, Adam O'Brien's criticism of the NRL bunker's decision to sin bin James Schiller was evident, but he chose not to dwell on it or let it overshadow the game.
His level-headed response to the situation and decision to avoid unnecessary disputes demonstrate his professionalism and determination to focus on what matters most - the game itself.