Sticky not out of the woods with the WGDP
Grand final-bound Panther Jaeman Salmon has spoken for the first time about being called a “weak-gutted dog” by Canberra coach Ricky Stuart.
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Penrith’s Jaeman Salmon has refused to rule out pursuing legal action against Canberra coach Ricky Stuart for his “weak-gutted dog” spray. Salmon broke his six week silence on the issue ahead of his first grand final. The Panthers utility also distanced himself from assertions the decade long feud between Stuart and Salmon stemmed from anything to do with Stuart’s autistic daughter.
Salmon confirmed he was considering legal action.
“Definitely,” Salmon said. “There could be some stuff in the works still. I’m not sure. I can’t really comment on anything, and I won’t.”
Stuart publicly apologised for the post-game comments but refused to explain the reasons he made them. It led to Stuart being suspended for one game and fined $20,000.
Salmon did not want to delve into the matter.
“It has nothing to do with his autistic daughter,” Salmon said. “I’ve never heard the term before, but I won’t let it get to me. I’m not worried about hearing that term. I’m only focused on the game this week.
“I heard about it at the game. What Rick said is up to him.”
Stuart’s post-game spray has now become part of the rugby league lexicon. Salmon said he had been heckled by fans.
“It [the term] has caught on a bit,” Salon said. “I’ve been copping it a bit at games. I’m not focused on that. I’m only focused on the game this week. Everyone has been good [in terms of support]. I won’t comment on what happened.”
Salmon was preparing to take on his former club on Sunday.
“I was there three years and it didn’t work, I played a few positions there, just like I do here, it just didn’t work out,” Salmon said. “I enjoyed my time there a lot.”
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