LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Andrew Johns, the legendary halfback, didn't hold back in his assessment of the Knights' performance, labeling it as 'terrible' and urging the team to lift their game.
It was a reality check for Ponga, who had been riding high after his Dally M win and stellar performance in the finals last year.
But as they say in the world of Rugby League, one game doesn't define a season.
The Knights will need to regroup and bounce back quickly if they want to live up to the high expectations placed on them this year.
Ponga, like all great players, will need to learn from this setback and come back stronger in the next game.
As Joey would say, it's all about resilience and determination in the face of adversity.