Andrew Fifita is taking a hammering in the media for this story. The criticism is that he is not about the team and more about himself.
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Daily Telegraph has reported today that Andrew Fifita wasn't happy with Laurie Daley's plan to start him from the bench for Origin III, forcing the coach to backflip on the tactical move.
And Triple M and Fox Sports' Paul Kent has blown up in response, saying that Fifita's ego got in the way of a good NSW plan.
"I think the story today about Andrew Fifita blowing up because Laurie wanted to do a tactical switch and play him off the bench was disgraceful," Kenty said.
"And I actually think that that should result in a big, red felt pen putting a line straight through Fifita's name for future Origins.
Kenty also noted how for QLD, someone like Billy Slater was snubbed for Origin I, wished the team the best of luck and came back in with a great attitude.
The giant was asked to play a game-breaking role from the bench after successfully being targeted by the Maroons in NSW’s gut-wrenching Origin II defeat.
Aaron Woods and Klemmer had prepared to start the match with a mission to set a solid platform for Fifita and his high-risk, yet potentially matchwinning, rugby league.
Klemmer refused to talk about the circumstances that cost him his Origin start when contacted by The Sunday Telegraph.
“Yes, I was told I was starting,’’ Klemmer said. “But I didn’t. That is all I will say.’’
The move backfired on Daley, with Fifita making just 54m from nine runs after being nullified by the Maroons in the middle.
Fifita was angered by the snub that was meant to be a secret ploy to surprise Queensland.
Daley, who is yet to confirm whether he will continue as NSW coach next year, was unavailable for comment.
The man who finally snapped Queensland’s record-breaking winning streak with a historic series win in 2014, Daley has been told the NSW job is still his if he wants it despite calls for Andrew Johns to be parachuted in as his replacement.
Daley has been NSW coach since 2013."
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