Cronulla coach Josh Hannay admits he didn’t like Will Chambers’ verbal tirade at old rival Dylan Walker, admitting the veteran’s emotions got the better of him in the Sharks 40-22 loss to Manly.
Chambers spent several sets giving it to Walker and Manly players in the second half, after he came out of the line and flattened the Sea Eagles utility.
The only problem for Chambers was that it came in the middle of a Tom Trbojevic try-scoring spree.
Already beaten on the scoreboard, Chambers continued to give it to Manly players after the hit before creating a scuffle after Trbojevic’s third try.
It came as the veteran centre was taken from the field with 14 minutes to go by the Sharks, in his comeback game after closed borders forced him out for four weeks after the birth of his child.
“I didn’t enjoy it,” Hannay said.
“When you’re behind on the scoreboard I am loath for our guys to be too chirpy.
“Everyone knows Will likes to be chirpy out there and get under people’s skin.
“It was his first game back for a while and I know he was fired up and keen to get back into it.
“But he probably let his emotions get the better of him there.”
Hannay does hope to at least have Matt Moylan back for Saturday afternoon, after he failed to recover from a calf injury in time to face Manly.
With Shaun Johnson out for the season, that will likely see Connor Tracey return to the centres and Braydon Trindall remain as a half alongside Moylan.
“We will have to think about that,” Hannay said.
“Connor Tracey is the most versatile player in the game. He can make his way back to the centres.
“We will check on Matt’s availability through the week.
“Hopefully (we have him). We are certainly down on some troops at the moment.
“Probably five quality first-graders not out there (against Manly) who would have made a big difference.”
What The!
Guest
Cronulla will be after Walker now.
Wait a minute!
Guest
It’s not his first time for sledging. Wasn’t he sledging Penrith players when Cronulla were being slaughtered in one game? Showing how his premiership ring fitted nicely on his finger.
Succhi
Roar Rookie
Chambers has come to that part of his career when his mouth can out run his legs.
Albo
Roar Rookie
Yep ! Chambers is long past his use by date and offers nothing of any value to the Sharks. He can only provide more bad example to the growing group of "Northies types" already competing for a few peanuts in that team.
WallabyJ
Roar Rookie
Pretty indicative of how much of a total turd and arrogant POS Chambers is when even his coach is embarrassed by his behaviour.
Nat
Roar Guru
I'm glad they binned him at least.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
He gets a free pass cause it's Dylan Walker.
Tony
Roar Guru
Ha :happy: ve a guess
souvalis
Roar Rookie
Will went into cuckoo land, the NRL is past him now.. along with 4 or 5 others in the Top 20 squad. Toby losing it was far more surprising, he's the energy cord to this team.. and on Garrick of all people. But Paseka, criminal act. Metcalf was through the line and as good as under the post.
Big Mig
Roar Rookie
Hannay may be the next in line for a Chambers' shelling.
Forty Twenty
Roar Rookie
Chambers needed a bit of lip from a captain like Gutho. It's hard to imagine Guthos spray being appropriate under any circumstances but directed at Chambers, it could be an exception.
Nat
Roar Guru
Yeah, 20pts behind isn't the best time to get mouthy but Walker was always going to cop it from someone. Plus, Walker had the opportunity to be the bigger man but he went looking for Chambers after the Turbo try so he is no victim here.
andrew
Roar Rookie
Motor mouth Chambers will never change. Wonder if Fitzgibbon will keep him at the Sharks or move him on.