LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Paul Gallen found himself in a sticky situation on Thursday night after a jaw-dropping remark from Penrith's rising star, Sunia Turuva.
The Panthers' impressive win against the Sydney Roosters left fans in awe, especially with Turuva notching up his first NRL hat-trick in the 22-16 triumph.
Despite the game being clouded by a controversial Bunker decision that disallowed a Roosters try, rugby league enthusiasts were still buzzing over Turuva's stellar performance.
The clash also saw an amusing moment involving Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, where Gallen mistakenly claimed it was the veteran's milestone 300th game during a post-match interview with James Tedesco.
However, Tedesco was quick to correct Gallen, pointing out that Waerea-Hargreaves had hit that milestone the previous week.
In true rugby league spirit, Gallen smoothly recovered from his blunder and continued the conversation with Tedesco, seamlessly transitioning from the gaffe.
Just like in a tough match where players need to adapt on the fly, Gallen showed his resilience in the face of a slip-up.
It was a reminder that even the best can fumble under pressure, but it's how they bounce back that truly matters.