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The Canberra coach has apologised for his extraordinary tirade at Panthers playmaker Jaeman Salmon, following revelations the bad blood dates back more than a decade.
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The incident which triggered one of the most personal attacks ever seen at a rugby league press conference occurred at a junior league game in the Shire more than a decade ago.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart
launched a savage takedown of Penrith stand-in five-eighth Jaeman Salmon on Saturday night, referring to the 23-year-old as a “weak-gutted dog” following an on-field incident which saw Tom Starling kicked in the genitals while making a tackle.
The Panthers are now exploring their legal options on behalf of Salmon, who was left rattled by Stuart’s tirade. Stuart is also facing sanction from the NRL for his comments, including the option of a potential suspension as well as a fine.
Sources with knowledge of the history between Stuart and the Panthers No.6 told the
Herald that the coach’s fury dates back to an incident between his son and Salmon during a junior league game in 2010.
Sources said Stuart’s son was in tears after an incident with Salmon, who was his teammate in the under 12’s at the time.
Stuart then approached Salmon, whose father took exception to the comments and actions from the then Cronulla coach. The pair had to be separated as things became heated.
“He was a weak-gutted dog as a kid and he hasn’t changed now. He is a weak-gutted dog person now.”
NRL CEO Andrew Abdo confirmed that the NRL Integrity Unit was looking into the comments.
“It’s a disappointing situation,” Abdo told the
Herald.
“This happened last night and everyone deserves due process. We will get all the facts before making a decision.”
Salmon was placed on report for kicking Starling between the legs in a chaotic clash on Saturday night. He is facing a possible charge as the match review committee looks over the incident on Sunday morning.
Stuart could not hide his emotions when asked about the incident as the Raiders went down to the premiers 26-6 at GIO Stadium.
Salmon was keen to talk to the media when he learnt about the comments, but the club advised him it was best if he kept quiet.
The 23-year-old grew up in Cronulla and made his debut for Parramatta before shifting to Penrith. He has never been coached by Stuart.
More to come