LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a post-game analysis that could be described as a true blue truth bomb, footy oracle Andrew Voss has raised some eyebrows by questioning the reliance of the Newcastle Knights on their superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga.
After a gallant effort by Ponga to keep his team in the game against the Roosters, the Knights were left feeling a bit hard done by, with the crowd even giving the ref a bit of a serve at full time.
Voss didn't hold back, pointing out that while Ponga's individual brilliance was on full display, the rest of the team didn't quite step up to the plate, leaving him high and dry on a crucial play.
As Ponga broke through the Roosters defense, it became apparent that his mates were nowhere to be seen, leaving him to fend for himself in a desperate bid for victory.
The lack of support for Ponga during his break left the Knights looking a bit like a team in disarray, with Voss highlighting the disjointed nature of their final set.
With the Roosters defense in scramble mode, it was up to Ponga's teammates to rally around him and secure the win, but alas, they were nowhere to be found.
As the final play unfolded, it was clear that something wasn't quite clicking for the Knights, with Voss questioning the decision-making of players like Jack Cogger, Jackson Hastings, and Jayden Brailey.
The weak grubber kick that ended the game left a bitter taste in the mouth of fans and commentators alike, sparking further speculation about the team's cohesion and overall strategy.
In the rough and tumble world of Rugby League, individual brilliance can only take a team so far.
As Voss has pointed out, it takes a collective effort and a strong support system to come out on top in the NRL.
Only time will tell if the Knights can regroup and rise to the challenge in their next match.