LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Andrew Johns' silence following a controversial refereeing decision in the Knights' loss to the Warriors speaks volumes about his frustration.
The incident occurred when Jackson Hastings was penalized for an early departure while attempting to charge down a field-goal kick from Tanah Boyd.
This crucial moment unfolded near the end of the match with the Knights leading 15-14.
Despite Boyd missing his initial field-goal attempt, the Warriors challenged the call, suspecting Hastings had interfered with either Boyd's legs or the ball.
The Bunker review concluded that Hastings was not square at marker as he charged towards Boyd, leading to the controversial penalty.
Although Boyd failed to convert the subsequent shot at goal, the Warriors regained possession in an advantageous position.
The Knights' defense managed to block Boyd's next field-goal attempt, but the resulting ricochet fell into the hands of Leka Halasima, who scored a decisive try for the Warriors.
This turn of events left Knights supporters upset, especially since they had to concede possession following a 20-meter drop-out.
Many observers felt Hastings was unjustly penalized, as Chanel Harris-Tavita appeared to infringe by stepping off the mark during the play.
Replays indicated that while Hastings was slightly out of position, it might not have warranted a penalty.
Phil Gould, commenting for Channel 9, described the ruling as "terrible" for the Knights, reflecting a sentiment shared by many in the rugby league community.
Johns' lack of comment seemed to underscore the depth of his disappointment with the game's officiating.