Ricky Stuart’s explosive comments about Panthers young gun Jaeman Salmon have dominated the Round 21 headlines.
The Canberra coach was widely criticised for
calling Salmon “a weak-gutted dog”
and is expected to be heavily punished by the NRL.
Back on the field there were plenty of standout performances, with calls for Roosters teen Joseph Suaalii to earn a Kangaroos jersey at the World Cup.