See the proof that the Canberra Raiders are feuding with Brisbane Broncos great turned commentator Corey Parker
- Canberra Raiders are unhappy with Corey Parker
- Legend made disparaging comments about the team and the city
- But Parker insists he harbors no ill will towards the club
The rift between the Canberra Raiders and Corey Parker is entirely legitimate, with the NRL club far from impressed by the football legend-turned-commentator’s comments.
In a recent column, Parker revealed he would not want to play for the Raiders, claiming Canberra is not a great place to live.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart was unsurprisingly furious with Parker’s assessment, while there are suggestions Raiders stars will refuse interviews with the Broncos great, who works as a pundit for Fox League.
And when Parker attended the Raiders’ match against Wests Tigers earlier this month, he received a frosty welcome at the GIO Stadium.
‘Great to see Canberra’s tourism ambassador, Corey Parker, in the house!’ the club posted ‘Cozza’ next to a photo of the pitch.
Corey Parker is public enemy No. 1 at the Canberra Raiders
Ricky Stuart was unhappy with the comments Parker made about his club
But Parker insists that despite his comments, he harbors no ill will toward the Raiders or the capital.
“I saw a sign on the wall (in the Raiders locker room) that said, ‘F*** them,’ and that’s clearly aimed at the media,” Parker said.
‘From my side there is no problem with Ricky.
“The Raiders recently featured me on their Instagram as their Secretary of Defense.
“If Canberra listens to my opinion, heaven help us.
‘I wrote an article saying that the Raiders were not a club I would go to for various reasons, but it is nothing personal against Ricky or the club.
“When I see him and he brushes me, I think that’s true, but if I were a player again I would like to play under Ricky because I see he cares about his players.”