Veteran journalist Phil Rothfield and NRL legends Laurie Daley and Mark Geyer lauded the officiating of Ashley Klein and Grant Atkins in week two of the NRL finals, highlighting a significant improvement in refereeing standards compared to the regular season.
In a year where NRL refereeing standards have been in the spotlight and constantly criticised, the performances of the men with the whistles in week two of the finals has been celebrated.
Watch the best coverage of the 2024 NRL finals, with expert analysis and every game until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during play, on Kayo.“Thank you Ashley Klein. Thank you Grant Atkins. Please do it again this weekend, it is beautiful football,” he said. “The best teams are winning and there’s no momentum shifts on minor things they were calling six agains halfway through the season.”
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