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Rugby league identity Phil Gould is adamant the motivation behind Ricky Stuart's 'weak-gutted dog' slur aimed at Panthers star Jaeman Salmon must not become public knowledge.
Gould, the general manager of football at the Bulldogs and a close friend of Stuart, also revealed the pair have spoken about what unfolded last Saturday and that the Canberra coach admitted his emotions got the better of him.
In extraordinary scenes, Stuart attacked Salmon, 23, in an explosive post-match press conference on Saturday at GIO Stadium.
When Stuart was quizzed by journalists about an incident involving Salmon in the Raiders' 26-6 loss to the Panthers, where the five-eighth kicked Tom Starling in the groin, the veteran coach unloaded.
The NRL is expected to fine Stuart $20,000 for his outburst once they conclude their investigation and he could also be suspended for two Canberra matches.
Rugby league identity Phil Gould is adamant the motivation behind Ricky Stuart's 'weak-gutted dog' slur aimed at Panthers star Jaeman Salmon must not become public knowledge
In extraordinary scenes, Stuart attacked Salmon, 23, in an explosive post-match press conference on Saturday at GIO Stadium last Saturday
'Naturally, people will be curious now as to what motivated it and why Ricky snapped the way he did —
