Raiders coach Ricky Stuart is reportedly “not backing down” from his controversial feedback labelling Panthers playmaker Jaeman Salmon and “weak gutted canine”.
Stuart’s beautiful spray got here after Salmon lashed out along with his boot, kicking Tom Starling within the sixtieth minute.
“I’ve had historical past with that child (Salmon). I do know that child very effectively,” Stuart mentioned within the post-match press convention.
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“He was a weak gutted canine as a child and he hasn’t modified now. He’s a weak gutted canine particular person now.”
In keeping with Channel 9’s Danny Weidler, Stuart is not going to be “backing down from his feedback”.
Whereas the NRL’s plan of action at the moment stays unclear, the competitors might totally discover the sensational post-match interview remarks.
In the meantime, in line with the SMH, Salmon will search authorized recommendation, doubtlessly contemplating defamation prices.
Salmon was reportedly eager to talk to the media after he learnt of the feedback, however the Panthers suggested the 23-year-old to stay quiet.
NRL supremo Phil Gould revealed there’s historical past between the pair, explaining Stuart is “going to must have excellent motive”.
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“When Ricky mentioned he’s recognized this child for some time, he has,” Gould mentioned on 9’s NRL protection.
“Definitely Ricky on reflection saying he’s not apologising and he’s standing by what he mentioned is slightly extraordinary as a result of I’ve by no means heard a coach say something like that at a press convention.
“Ricky’s going to must have excellent motive and I don’t understand how he substantiates that … I feel Jaeman Salmon would have motion towards him for remarks like that.”
Gould additionally defined that Salmon’s kick on Starling might have occurred to any participant at any time.
“That may occur to anybody at any time,” Gould mentioned.
“That’s not an unusual incidence. His foot was caught between his legs as they’re getting up and he was attempting to get his foot out of there.”
Stuart has a historical past of copping wonderful’s for post-match interview feedback and has racked up over $120,000 in financial penalties over his 21-year teaching profession.
The 55-year-old was handed a $20,000 wonderful in 2015 for strolling out on a press convention and refusing to talk to the media.
A yr earlier in 2014, he was slapped with a $10,000 wonderful for slamming referees as “s**t” and “laughable” in a loss to the Panthers.
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