Adam O’Brien laments officiating in Newcastle's loss to Sydney Roosters

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Newcastle Knights coach Adam O’Brien expresses frustration with the officiating in their loss to the Sydney Roosters, but refuses to solely blame the referees. The Knights fell 22-20 in a close match, with a controversial incident involving Kalyn Ponga's line break and a potential penalty that could have tied the game.

Adam O’Brien has lamented the officiating of Newcastle’s loss to the Sydney Roosters , saying the Knights’ faithful booed louder at the end of the game than any crowd he had heard before. But the coach will not seek any explanations from the NRL and refused to place sole blame on the referees after his side fell 22-20 in Newcastle on Thursday night.

These fans, they know footy,” O’Brien said. “I don’t think I’ve ever heard a stadium so frustrated, never heard booing like that at the end of a game. There must be something in it. “It felt like there were two different standards there .” O’Brien felt the officiating followed a “theme” and was similarly displeased with the decision not to award Knights centre Dane Gagai a try due to an apparent obstruction in the second half.

Adam O’Brien Newcastle Knights Sydney Roosters Officiating Loss Frustration Referees Kalyn Ponga Line Break Penalty Game

 

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