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Aloiai, Wakeham separated after post-match argument
The players were in the tunnel at Campbelltown following Manly’s come-from-behind win over the Tigers when Sea Eagles forward Josh Aloiai approached Brandon Wakeham.www.smh.com.au
Wakeham shit talking the manly debutant and not backing down to Aloiai after the game ..He’ll do me !
Aloiai, Wakeham separated after post-match altercation
By Michael Chammas
April 23, 2023 — 8.14pm
Manly forward Josh Aloiai and Wests Tigers five-eighth Brandon Wakeham had to be separated in the tunnel following a heated argument an hour after full-time of Sunday’s clash at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
The players were in the tunnel at Campbelltown following Manly’s come-from-behind win over the Tigers when Aloiai approached Wakeham after the playmaker had finished conducting a post-match interview with a reporter.
The conversation began amicably before Aloiai, who had taken exception to Wakeham’s actions on the field, asked the Tigers No.6 to “come around the corner” if he wanted to “talk shit”.
The pair got in each other’s faces as they exchanged words, with Aloiai having to be dragged back into the Manly Sea Eagles dressing room.
Wakeham then popped his head into the Manly sheds to continue the argument Aloiai before he was told to head back into the Tigers sheds.
Sources with knowledge of the situation, talking under the condition of anonymity to protect their identity, told the Herald the argument was believed to be in relation to Wakeham taunting debutant Samuela Fainu when Starford To’a went past Josh Schuster and Fainu to give the Tigers the lead late in the match.
Manly forward Josh Aloiai on Sunday.Credit: Getty
The incident, which occurred in the 63rd minute, sparked a melee that resulted in the rookie’s jersey being removed.
It erupted soon after when Jason Saab crossed for the match-winning try, with Fainu returning serve against Wakeham as Manly celebrated the 22-16 win in front of 10,033 fans at a wet and cold Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
It is not the first time this season where we have had similar stats to that. It points to one thing that has stood out like dogs balls since this season has began...... our present halves and fullback (hopefully Bula can change that) are simply not first grade quality.
Wow, that really shows how important the halves are and how crappy Brooks and whoever he’s played with have performed. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a telling disparity between stats and performance.
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The funny, or depresessing thing is, that aside from the broncos game those positive stat's are a constant. The forwards have laid the platform to win each game twice over.
Did Wakeham ask Aloiai to go around to his place and cut the lawn?Aloiai, Wakeham separated after post-match argument
The players were in the tunnel at Campbelltown following Manly’s come-from-behind win over the Tigers when Sea Eagles forward Josh Aloiai approached Brandon Wakeham.
Wakeham shit talking the manly debutant and not backing down to Aloiai after the game ..He’ll do me !
Yea Nah I read one of the SMH’s, sheens said Wakehams a clever half back, but has kept being pulled after one game..so he’s locking him in from here on
Finally, someone showing a bit of grit and passion. Just need the other 16 to follow.No. This sets out what sparked the tussle -
‘He spat at my face’: The Tigers allegation that sparked Manly melee
Allegations that Manly debutant Samuela Fainu spat in the face of Brandon Wakeham was the catalyst for the on-field melee that led to a heated post match argument in the tunnel at Campbelltown on Sunday.
