It was one bad call, but the NRL had no option other than to drop Klein. Here’s why

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 22, 2026

The fact Ashley Klein’s decision had a direct impact on the final result meant he was always going to be axed for this weekend’s preliminary finals.

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