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After the Eels upset the premiers last weekend, the Roosters want the Jack Gibson Cup back
PARRAMATTA finally have some silverware to accompany their back-to-back booby prizes and now theyre being told to hand it back.
News Limited can reveal a skirmish has erupted between the Eels and Roosters over the rightful holders of the Jack Gibson Cup, which Parramatta grabbed after last weekends upset win.
After claiming consecutive wooden spoons in the past two seasons, Eels players and officials were over the moon to accept the Cup that commemorates the late master coach.
The opposition were less enthused, believing they should have been awarded the prize for winning this seasons two matches on aggregate 68-18.
Roosters CEO Brian Canavan confirmed his club had written to Eels boss Scott Seward to request the silverware be sent back.
I think it might have been the excitement of a great win that made Parramatta think they were entitled to the ­trophy, Canavan said.
On the night it was my recollection that it was won on aggregate. They called (Roosters skipper) Anthony Minichiello on stage first, but then (Eels skipper) Tim Mannah went up there to get the trophy.
It was very difficult to do anything while the ceremony was taking place, but weve since sent an e-mail informing Parramatta that its actually won on aggregate. Weve got press releases from when the Jack Gibson Cup was first launched in 2008 to prove it.
The Parramatta Eels strong start to the season has continued after the blue and golds edged out the Roosters 14-12 at Pirtek Stadium.
The hometown MC responsible for handing over the trophy, Paul Chippendale, confirmed a fired-up Roosters heavyweight approached him after the presentation.
I didnt know it was won on aggregate, but I have to accept blame its not Parramattas fault, Chippendale said. When we were up on stage, Mini did have a strange look on his face. I just thought he had the shits because he lost. When we finished, one of their officials walked up to me. He wasnt happy.
Despite Chippendales admission, Seward was yesterday exploring avenues to keep the trophy at Parramatta HQ.
He contended that when the Eels accepted the prize in 2008, they also lost on aggregate, proving it was awarded at a one-off match each season.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/af...-gibson-cup-back/story-fndv34of-1226887024092
PARRAMATTA finally have some silverware to accompany their back-to-back booby prizes and now theyre being told to hand it back.
News Limited can reveal a skirmish has erupted between the Eels and Roosters over the rightful holders of the Jack Gibson Cup, which Parramatta grabbed after last weekends upset win.
After claiming consecutive wooden spoons in the past two seasons, Eels players and officials were over the moon to accept the Cup that commemorates the late master coach.
The opposition were less enthused, believing they should have been awarded the prize for winning this seasons two matches on aggregate 68-18.
Roosters CEO Brian Canavan confirmed his club had written to Eels boss Scott Seward to request the silverware be sent back.
I think it might have been the excitement of a great win that made Parramatta think they were entitled to the ­trophy, Canavan said.
On the night it was my recollection that it was won on aggregate. They called (Roosters skipper) Anthony Minichiello on stage first, but then (Eels skipper) Tim Mannah went up there to get the trophy.
It was very difficult to do anything while the ceremony was taking place, but weve since sent an e-mail informing Parramatta that its actually won on aggregate. Weve got press releases from when the Jack Gibson Cup was first launched in 2008 to prove it.
The Parramatta Eels strong start to the season has continued after the blue and golds edged out the Roosters 14-12 at Pirtek Stadium.
The hometown MC responsible for handing over the trophy, Paul Chippendale, confirmed a fired-up Roosters heavyweight approached him after the presentation.
I didnt know it was won on aggregate, but I have to accept blame its not Parramattas fault, Chippendale said. When we were up on stage, Mini did have a strange look on his face. I just thought he had the shits because he lost. When we finished, one of their officials walked up to me. He wasnt happy.
Despite Chippendales admission, Seward was yesterday exploring avenues to keep the trophy at Parramatta HQ.
He contended that when the Eels accepted the prize in 2008, they also lost on aggregate, proving it was awarded at a one-off match each season.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/af...-gibson-cup-back/story-fndv34of-1226887024092
