David Klemmer claims his role in a post-match argument with Jackson Hastings has been overblown, with Wests Tigers players adamant their NRL season is not in dire straits.
The Tigers' frustrations at their winless start spilled over after the siren on Sunday, when centre Tommy Talau took exception to ex-teammate Hastings apologising for a high shot that broke his nose.
Talau pushed Hastings away after being approached by the Newcastle half, before a security guard stepped in and Klemmer gave his rival a verbal dressing down.