In perspective,here is the quote were the word "soft" came into the equation:
"“I read the quotes this morning, I don’t know in what context he meant them
but if he somehow meant that the 2016 competition was somehow flawed or soft, I’ve got to say I find that insulting,” Gallen told the Sunday Footy Show."
http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/pa...m/news-story/3350cf17761cbc7cab7c0d95f590ebd1
This morning was the first time I've known about this story. But I'm surprised how none of you Sharks fans didn't notice it was Gallen who first mentioned the word "soft".
My guess is that Rothfield communicated with Gallen to run with that quote so the DT and Foxsports News could highlight it.
See girls and boys? ...that is journalism 2017 style when it's the SMH V the DT.