The NRL supports the decision by referee Ashley Klein to dismiss Maroons fullback Kalyn Ponga during Origin, despite Bunker officials reportedly having a more comprehensive view of the tackle involving Tolu Koula. Multiple outlets report that the league’s position is that Klein is entitled to rely on the on-field view and officiating judgments rather than defer to the Bunker’s perspective in this incident. While the articles note that the Bunker team may have had better angles or information when assessing the tackle, the NRL maintains that the referee’s call stands and that the dismissal is justified. The reports are consistent in describing the dispute as one about whether the referee should have been influenced by the Bunker’s assessment, and they agree that the NRL has ruled in favour of Klein’s original decision to send off Ponga. Overall, the coverage centers on the league’s endorsement of the protocol and the referee’s discretion in determining match outcomes after a high-risk tackle incident.