There was immediate speculation in rugby league circles that Politis's position on the policy-making partnership committee was in jeopardy as a result of his comments.
"You can't have people on the partnership criticising the judiciary," said South Sydney chief executive Shane Richardson.
"Sydney City (sic) are the only club represented on the partnership. This isn't a criticism of Politis, it's a question of the independence of the partnership.
"Having a club official on that committee creates problems."
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