Penrith star Jaeman Salmon HIT BACK at Ricky Stuart by labeling him a ‘weak dog’ last year, uttering the same three words on camera after scoring during his side’s Raiders loss… as fans cheer for his epic spray!
- Jaeman Salmon was labeled a ‘weak dog’ by Raiders coach Ricky Stuart
- The comment was said in August of last year and generated a lot of controversy.
- Salmon continued the bad blood when he hit back at Stuart in Friday night’s clash.
NRL star Jaeman Salmon responded sensationally to Canberra Raiders manager Ricky Stuart as he celebrated after scoring in the Penrith Panthers’ 53-12 thrashing of the Raiders.
The pair were embroiled in controversy last year when Stuart labeled Salmon a “weak dog” after the Panthers won a clash between the teams in August.
Stuart had hit Salmon after he had kicked hooker Tom Starling during the game and was ultimately handed an unprecedented one-match ban and fined $25,000 (£13,500) for the comments. Stuart later apologized for the forum he made them on.
At the time, the Raiders coach claimed that he had a history with Salmon, suggesting that it dated back to a family affair from the youth days at Cronulla.
After the incident, there was also a suggestion that Stuart lashed out after Salmon allegedly made derogatory comments directed at the Raiders coach’s autistic daughter, something the 24-year-old vehemently denied.
NRL star Jaeman Salmon sensationally hit back at Canberra Raiders manager Ricky Stuart as he celebrated after scoring in the Penrith Panthers 53-12 thrashing of the Raiders.
Stuart last year called Salmon a ‘weak dog’ after a clash between Penrith and Canberra.
And now, during a clash between the teams on Friday night, Salmon appeared to get even with Stuart.
As he laid the ball down to score a 79th-minute try during the thrashing, Salmon muttered ‘weak dog’ to the cameras in an apparent mockery of Stuart for his comments last year.
Fans loved his story about the coach when one said: “Fair play can’t say Stuart didn’t deserve that spray.”
Another added: “Can’t beat that celebration,” while another user said: “That’s great.”
A fourth follower simply said: ‘Very good!’
In the summer, Salmon had explained how the whole thing caught him completely off guard.
He had told AFP: ‘It was a bit of a shock. I’ve never heard that before. But I’m not worried about that now.
“I found out about (the accusations of making derogatory comments about Salmon’s autistic daughter) in the game. What Rick said is up to him.
Salmon had explained how he was caught off guard when he was involved in the controversy.
Stuart was handed an unprecedented one-match ban and fined $25,000 (£13,500) for his comments.
Supporters praised Salmon’s controversial celebration on social media after the match.
It has nothing to do with your autistic daughter. I will not comment on what happened.
After Stuart’s tirade, Salmon revealed that he was considering legal action and thanked Penrith for standing by him.
“The club has always been a support for me and for any player in positions like that. I can’t thank the club enough.
Penrith won the NRL Grand Final last year, their fourth title in history, and currently sit third in the NRL table this season after four games.