LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Penrith Panthers star Izack Tago found himself caught up in the jubilation of winning the Grand Final and momentarily forgot that he was being interviewed live on television.
The 21-year-old centre, still basking in the glory of securing the team's third consecutive NRL premiership, was conducting a post-game interview alongside Spencer Leniu when he made an accidental slip-up.
In the aftermath of such high-stakes matches, it is not uncommon for players to become so immersed in the moment that they disregard their media training and let their emotions dictate their words.
Tago's verbal misstep serves as a prime example of this phenomenon.
Sunday night's incident serves as a reminder that even professional athletes can get carried away in the heat of the moment.