sport news Penrith called out as Dylan Edwards is IGNORED by Panthers teammates after NRL ... trends now
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Footy fans have questioned why many Penrith players openly ignored star fullback Dylan Edwards after he was announced as the winner of the prestigious Clive Churchill medal at the NRL grand final.
In brutal scenes at Accor Stadium on Sunday night, Edwards, 26, was brushed by a series of premiership-winning teammates when Channel 9 identity James Bracey confirmed the individual honour.
Edwards could be seen shaking his head as the likes of Jarome Luai and Charlie Staines didn't publicly acknowledge the accolade.
It was a different story from Penrith's NSW Cup players, who warmly celebrated Edwards' coveted individual achievement.
In contrast, when Nathan Cleary was crowned the Clive Churchill medal winner following Penrith's 14-12 win over South Sydney at Suncorp Stadium last October, the co-captain was widely mobbed by his teammates.
Dylan Edwards was a popular choice as the Clive Churchill medallist - but seemingly not in the eyes of his teammates
Edwards could be seen shaking his head as the likes of Jarome Luai and Charlie Staines didn't publicly acknowledge the accolade (pictured, making his way to the stage)
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