sport news Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart's 12 year grudge with Penrith Panthers NRL ... trends now
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In the wake of Raiders coach Ricky Stuart's explosive press conference, it's been revealed a 12-year-long grudge was behind him labelling Panthers five-eighth Jaeman Salmon a 'weak gutted dog'.
Stuart was fuming about an incident in the 60th minute where Salmon appeared to kick Raiders hooker Tom Starling in the side's disappointing 26-6 loss to Penrith at Canberra Stadium on Saturday night.
He labelled Salmon a 'weak gutted dog' in an extraordinary tirade that is one of the most explosive post-match press conferences in rugby league history.
The fiery Canberra coach revealed in his stunning broadside that he had known Salmon for a long time - and had never been a big fan of the former Sharks junior.
Jaeman Salmon (unseen on ground, boot between legs) is seen appearing to kick Tom Starling in the groin as he attempts to get up after being tackled
'Where Salmon kicked Tommy (Starling), it ain't on. I have had history with that kid (Salmon). I know that kid very well,' Stuart said at the post-match press conference.
'He was a weak gutted dog as a kid and he hasn't changed now. He is a weak gutted dog person now.'
Veteran coach and commentator Phil Gould confirmed on Saturday that Stuart had known Salmon since his son had played junior
