This was the worst decision I have ever seen in my 50 years of watching Rugby League. It was almost like Klein decided to give the 2 points to NQ, particularly after the Mamaumalo sin binning and the retention of NQ captain's call. The other really bad decision that comes to mind was Tigers v Broncos in 2018, which strangely enough (or not) was refereed by Klein.
This is some of the report on NRL.
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/03/24...ve-been-fair-result-against-brisbane-broncos/
Wests Tigers back-rower Robbie Rochow, the man at the centre of the controversial referees call to the Brisbane Broncos, says he had no idea at the time he was the player penalised in the 9-7 loss on Friday night and believes both sides deserved a draw result.
The 27-year-old was pinged by referee Ashley Klein for not being square at marker in the dying stages of golden point to gift
Broncos rookie Jamayne Isaako a penalty goal from in front and deliver the visitors their second victory of the season.
NRL referees boss Bernard Sutton has since spoken to NRL.com on Saturday, admitting the match officials made the incorrect decision to penalise Rochow.
What made this decision particularly galling was that when Brooks attempted a field goal a minute before, replays showed the Brisbane players were not square and went early. Klein let that go, then gave a penalty to Brisbane when it wasn't a penalty. Sound familiar?