'I will end your life': Knights star targeted by vile abuse, death threat
Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a death threat and abhorrent abuse on social media after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly on Thursday night.
Schiller took to his private Instagram account to expose comments from a supposed fan after the game.
The fan sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life".
The Knights are aware of the incident and have called a press conference with coach Adam O'Brien for later this morning. The NRL Integrity United will also monitor the situation and the NSW Police may be asked to investigate given the nature of the threats.
It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The incident on Thursday night comes almost exactly 12 months after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview.
At the time he posted a screenshot with the words: "Footy bra" after an Instagram follower took aim after a Fox Sports interview. "You're a f---ing gayc--t ... worst post-match interview I've ever seen."
This time the abuse was more targeted and Schiller decided to expose it. His Knights teammates shared his post on social media.
"Count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life," the user said.
"Doesn't make up for it even though you won.
"5 errors, 2 penalties, 1 six again and a partridge in a pear tree I hope Dane jams his c--- down your throat and you choke and die."
By his own admission, Schiller had a disappointing first half at McDonald Jones Stadium to the point where Knights coach Adam O'Brien switched him positions at half-time.
But moving back to his usual position of right wing from left centre, the 23-year-old played a starring role in Newcastle's epic comeback, scoring a try and setting up another as the Knights came from 16-0 down at the break to win a thriller in golden-point extra time.
The Knights have been contacted for comment.
The incident came after Knights coach Adam O'Brien took a swipe at fans, who booed his team off when they trailed 16-0 at half-time.
"I know the scoreline is not what they want, but to boo the effort that went into that first half, from a really young team, the people that booed don't know anything about rugby league.
"It's really disappointing," O'Brien said.
"They're probably the ones that cheered at the end too.
"I thought that first half, we defended our hearts out. You've got to remember, there's a really, really young footy team there against a very good opposition ... You saw what they did last week to a pretty full-strength Brisbane team. They've got some dangerous players there.
"We made a few errors leading into half-time that gassed us a little bit ... but a tremendous effort in the second half. I think we only made the two errors and there was plenty of ball movement.
"I know people are disappointed with us, but they're trying their backsides off. We don't have a front-rower available. A play-one or play-two front-rower."
More to come...
Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a death threat and abhorrent abuse on social media after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly on Thursday night.
Schiller took to his private Instagram account to expose comments from a supposed fan after the game.
The fan sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life".
The Knights are aware of the incident and have called a press conference with coach Adam O'Brien for later this morning. The NRL Integrity United will also monitor the situation and the NSW Police may be asked to investigate given the nature of the threats.
It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The incident on Thursday night comes almost exactly 12 months after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview.
At the time he posted a screenshot with the words: "Footy bra" after an Instagram follower took aim after a Fox Sports interview. "You're a f---ing gayc--t ... worst post-match interview I've ever seen."
This time the abuse was more targeted and Schiller decided to expose it. His Knights teammates shared his post on social media.
"Count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life," the user said.
"Doesn't make up for it even though you won.
"5 errors, 2 penalties, 1 six again and a partridge in a pear tree I hope Dane jams his c--- down your throat and you choke and die."
By his own admission, Schiller had a disappointing first half at McDonald Jones Stadium to the point where Knights coach Adam O'Brien switched him positions at half-time.
But moving back to his usual position of right wing from left centre, the 23-year-old played a starring role in Newcastle's epic comeback, scoring a try and setting up another as the Knights came from 16-0 down at the break to win a thriller in golden-point extra time.
The Knights have been contacted for comment.
The incident came after Knights coach Adam O'Brien took a swipe at fans, who booed his team off when they trailed 16-0 at half-time.
"I know the scoreline is not what they want, but to boo the effort that went into that first half, from a really young team, the people that booed don't know anything about rugby league.
"It's really disappointing," O'Brien said.
"They're probably the ones that cheered at the end too.
"I thought that first half, we defended our hearts out. You've got to remember, there's a really, really young footy team there against a very good opposition ... You saw what they did last week to a pretty full-strength Brisbane team. They've got some dangerous players there.
"We made a few errors leading into half-time that gassed us a little bit ... but a tremendous effort in the second half. I think we only made the two errors and there was plenty of ball movement.
"I know people are disappointed with us, but they're trying their backsides off. We don't have a front-rower available. A play-one or play-two front-rower."
More to come...
Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a death threat and abhorrent abuse on social media after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly on Thursday night.
Schiller took to his private Instagram account to expose comments from a supposed fan after the game.
The fan sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life".
The Knights are aware of the incident and have called a press conference with coach Adam O'Brien for later this morning. The NRL Integrity United will also monitor the situation and the NSW Police may be asked to investigate given the nature of the threats.
It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The incident on Thursday night comes almost exactly 12 months after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview.
At the time he posted a screenshot with the words: "Footy bra" after an Instagram follower took aim after a Fox Sports interview. "You're a f---ing gayc--t ... worst post-match interview I've ever seen."
This time the abuse was more targeted and Schiller decided to expose it. His Knights teammates shared his post on social media.
"Count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life," the user said.
"Doesn't make up for it even though you won.
"5 errors, 2 penalties, 1 six again and a partridge in a pear tree I hope Dane jams his c--- down your throat and you choke and die."
By his own admission, Schiller had a disappointing first half at McDonald Jones Stadium to the point where Knights coach Adam O'Brien switched him positions at half-time.
But moving back to his usual position of right wing from left centre, the 23-year-old played a starring role in Newcastle's epic comeback, scoring a try and setting up another as the Knights came from 16-0 down at the break to win a thriller in golden-point extra time.
The Knights have been contacted for comment.
The incident came after Knights coach Adam O'Brien took a swipe at fans, who booed his team off when they trailed 16-0 at half-time.
"I know the scoreline is not what they want, but to boo the effort that went into that first half, from a really young team, the people that booed don't know anything about rugby league.
"It's really disappointing," O'Brien said.
"They're probably the ones that cheered at the end too.
"I thought that first half, we defended our hearts out. You've got to remember, there's a really, really young footy team there against a very good opposition ... You saw what they did last week to a pretty full-strength Brisbane team. They've got some dangerous players there.
"We made a few errors leading into half-time that gassed us a little bit ... but a tremendous effort in the second half. I think we only made the two errors and there was plenty of ball movement.
"I know people are disappointed with us, but they're trying their backsides off. We don't have a front-rower available. A play-one or play-two front-rower."
More to come...
Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a death threat and abhorrent abuse on social media after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly on Thursday night.
Schiller took to his private Instagram account to expose comments from a supposed fan after the game.
The fan sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life".
The Knights are aware of the incident and have called a press conference with coach Adam O'Brien for later this morning. The NRL Integrity United will also monitor the situation and the NSW Police may be asked to investigate given the nature of the threats.
It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The incident on Thursday night comes almost exactly 12 months after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview.
At the time he posted a screenshot with the words: "Footy bra" after an Instagram follower took aim after a Fox Sports interview. "You're a f---ing gayc--t ... worst post-match interview I've ever seen."
This time the abuse was more targeted and Schiller decided to expose it. His Knights teammates shared his post on social media.
"Count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life," the user said.
"Doesn't make up for it even though you won.
"5 errors, 2 penalties, 1 six again and a partridge in a pear tree I hope Dane jams his c--- down your throat and you choke and die."
By his own admission, Schiller had a disappointing first half at McDonald Jones Stadium to the point where Knights coach Adam O'Brien switched him positions at half-time.
But moving back to his usual position of right wing from left centre, the 23-year-old played a starring role in Newcastle's epic comeback, scoring a try and setting up another as the Knights came from 16-0 down at the break to win a thriller in golden-point extra time.
The Knights have been contacted for comment.
The incident came after Knights coach Adam O'Brien took a swipe at fans, who booed his team off when they trailed 16-0 at half-time.
"I know the scoreline is not what they want, but to boo the effort that went into that first half, from a really young team, the people that booed don't know anything about rugby league.
"It's really disappointing," O'Brien said.
"They're probably the ones that cheered at the end too.
"I thought that first half, we defended our hearts out. You've got to remember, there's a really, really young footy team there against a very good opposition ... You saw what they did last week to a pretty full-strength Brisbane team. They've got some dangerous players there.
"We made a few errors leading into half-time that gassed us a little bit ... but a tremendous effort in the second half. I think we only made the two errors and there was plenty of ball movement.
"I know people are disappointed with us, but they're trying their backsides off. We don't have a front-rower available. A play-one or play-two front-rower."
More to come...
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Sydney Morning Herald
3 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Race-by-race tips and previews for Sunday's Wyong meeting
Selections based on a heavy track Race 1 8. Shuttering had a number of trials before debuting in the Inglis Challenge at Scone and running an even race when finishing fifth. She was only beaten 3.5 lengths in that event and should have derived benefit from the experience. 2. Swexan is a stablemate of Shuttering that is on debut here. He has had two trials to be fitted for this and bears close watching. 7. Sapphire Rose debuts here. She won a trial in November and has since had another two trials leading into this and has been placed in each. She's drawn well and looks primed to run well. 1. Golden Straand is a Snitzel colt on debut that has had three recent trials and finished second in the latest two. He looks set to run well. How to play it: Shuttering EACH WAY. Race 2 10. Rainbow Goddess had good form at the end of her last preparation being placed in three of four before the break. She had two trials and ran well in both before resuming with a second at Hawkesbury. She will be better for that run and has the advantage of gate one here. 1. Inncourt is an import having his first Australian start. He is a recent trial winner that is set to run well fresh. 3. Prince Harrison won a Warwick Farm trial before resuming with a midfield Kembla Grange effort and he can show up in this. 9. Oakfield Zena was placed two starts ago and can lift on a last start failure. How to play it: Rainbow Goddess WIN. Race 3 1. Harlex resumed from a spell with a dominant Newcastle victory then stepped up in grade and ran well when fourth at Scone during the carnival there. He's drawn to get the run of the race here and can bounce back. 2. Pratt was first-up when scoring easily at Newcastle last time out and bears close watching again. 4. Explosive Torpido has performed well in both runs back from a spell and is one of the chances again, while 5. Estephania failed to beat a runner home when resuming but strips fitter for this. How to play it: Harlex WIN. Race 4 4. Diamond Show settled back in the field but once finding clear running in the straight hit the line well to score a strong win at Hawkesbury when last produced and she can go on with the job. 5. Twilight Elegance resumed with a Kembla Grange win and is worth including among the chances. 3. Iceman hit the line well late for a last start third and only needs to repeat that effort. 6. November Air has been racing well with a Canberra win before two recent minor placings. How to play it: Diamond Show WIN.
The Age
3 hours ago
- The Age
Race-by-race tips and previews for Sunday's Wyong meeting
Selections based on a heavy track Race 1 8. Shuttering had a number of trials before debuting in the Inglis Challenge at Scone and running an even race when finishing fifth. She was only beaten 3.5 lengths in that event and should have derived benefit from the experience. 2. Swexan is a stablemate of Shuttering that is on debut here. He has had two trials to be fitted for this and bears close watching. 7. Sapphire Rose debuts here. She won a trial in November and has since had another two trials leading into this and has been placed in each. She's drawn well and looks primed to run well. 1. Golden Straand is a Snitzel colt on debut that has had three recent trials and finished second in the latest two. He looks set to run well. How to play it: Shuttering EACH WAY. Race 2 10. Rainbow Goddess had good form at the end of her last preparation being placed in three of four before the break. She had two trials and ran well in both before resuming with a second at Hawkesbury. She will be better for that run and has the advantage of gate one here. 1. Inncourt is an import having his first Australian start. He is a recent trial winner that is set to run well fresh. 3. Prince Harrison won a Warwick Farm trial before resuming with a midfield Kembla Grange effort and he can show up in this. 9. Oakfield Zena was placed two starts ago and can lift on a last start failure. How to play it: Rainbow Goddess WIN. Race 3 1. Harlex resumed from a spell with a dominant Newcastle victory then stepped up in grade and ran well when fourth at Scone during the carnival there. He's drawn to get the run of the race here and can bounce back. 2. Pratt was first-up when scoring easily at Newcastle last time out and bears close watching again. 4. Explosive Torpido has performed well in both runs back from a spell and is one of the chances again, while 5. Estephania failed to beat a runner home when resuming but strips fitter for this. How to play it: Harlex WIN. Race 4 4. Diamond Show settled back in the field but once finding clear running in the straight hit the line well to score a strong win at Hawkesbury when last produced and she can go on with the job. 5. Twilight Elegance resumed with a Kembla Grange win and is worth including among the chances. 3. Iceman hit the line well late for a last start third and only needs to repeat that effort. 6. November Air has been racing well with a Canberra win before two recent minor placings. How to play it: Diamond Show WIN.
The Advertiser
5 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Tottenham face backlash over Postecoglou sacking
Ange Postecoglou's sacking by Tottenham has sparked shock and outrage as the soccer world digested the news that a man who had ended his club's long search for silverware had been shown the door a fortnight later. England manager Thomas Tuchel, himself sacked by Chelsea a year after winning the Champions League in 2021, said: "It just shows you that it is not only about titles, you can survive seasons without titles if your connection, the support and the belief and the trust between the coach and the club is strong then you can overcome seasons without titles. "If there is slight disbelief, if there are concerns, if the trust is not there anymore, obviously then it is sometimes not even enough to win a trophy after so many years." Tuchel also paid tribute to Postecoglou: "I have biggest respect for him. He's a huge character, he brought a trophy, he said he will deliver in the second year and he did," he said. "But this is part of the job, we are responsible for the results and we are responsible for the development of the team so, whether we like it or not, sometimes it is us who has to take the full responsibility." There was an emotional response from one of Postecoglou's players, full-back Pedro Porro taking to Instagram to say: "Thank you for everything, boss. For mentoring me early on, helping me settle into the club, and trusting me out on the pitch. "I'll always be grateful for the way you led us, defended us, and kept us going through all the highs and lows. Above everything, you gave us one of the greatest moments in the club's history and for that, you'll always be celebrated. Wishing you all the very best, boss." Soccer pundits came out backing the Australian coach, and laying into Tottenham's decision. Alan Shearer, the former England and Newcastle striker, posted on X: "What a stupid game football is!!!!" Another former England forward, Chris Sutton, said: "To get someone in who wins them silverware, then straightaway get rid of him, that sums up modern football, doesn't it? It's absolute bonkers." Tottenham fan Alfie Watts, who won BBC's Race Across the World in 2024, said he was "fuming" over the sacking "I'm fuming. I can't really get my head around it. I think it's a baffling decision," Watts told BBC Radio. Also on BBC Radio, Spurs fan Jack Teasdale from Macclesfield, said: " It just doesn't make sense to me. We wait 17 years for a trophy, we finally win a trophy in Bilbao and then we sack him and we're back to square one again. It's a shambles to be honest." And from across the North London divide, an Arsenal supporter told the BBC: "Spurs have achieved a trophy win and Champions League qualification. One more than us! Yet they lose their manager. Deserved longer in the role." Ange Postecoglou's sacking by Tottenham has sparked shock and outrage as the soccer world digested the news that a man who had ended his club's long search for silverware had been shown the door a fortnight later. England manager Thomas Tuchel, himself sacked by Chelsea a year after winning the Champions League in 2021, said: "It just shows you that it is not only about titles, you can survive seasons without titles if your connection, the support and the belief and the trust between the coach and the club is strong then you can overcome seasons without titles. "If there is slight disbelief, if there are concerns, if the trust is not there anymore, obviously then it is sometimes not even enough to win a trophy after so many years." Tuchel also paid tribute to Postecoglou: "I have biggest respect for him. He's a huge character, he brought a trophy, he said he will deliver in the second year and he did," he said. "But this is part of the job, we are responsible for the results and we are responsible for the development of the team so, whether we like it or not, sometimes it is us who has to take the full responsibility." There was an emotional response from one of Postecoglou's players, full-back Pedro Porro taking to Instagram to say: "Thank you for everything, boss. For mentoring me early on, helping me settle into the club, and trusting me out on the pitch. "I'll always be grateful for the way you led us, defended us, and kept us going through all the highs and lows. Above everything, you gave us one of the greatest moments in the club's history and for that, you'll always be celebrated. Wishing you all the very best, boss." Soccer pundits came out backing the Australian coach, and laying into Tottenham's decision. Alan Shearer, the former England and Newcastle striker, posted on X: "What a stupid game football is!!!!" Another former England forward, Chris Sutton, said: "To get someone in who wins them silverware, then straightaway get rid of him, that sums up modern football, doesn't it? It's absolute bonkers." Tottenham fan Alfie Watts, who won BBC's Race Across the World in 2024, said he was "fuming" over the sacking "I'm fuming. I can't really get my head around it. I think it's a baffling decision," Watts told BBC Radio. Also on BBC Radio, Spurs fan Jack Teasdale from Macclesfield, said: " It just doesn't make sense to me. We wait 17 years for a trophy, we finally win a trophy in Bilbao and then we sack him and we're back to square one again. It's a shambles to be honest." And from across the North London divide, an Arsenal supporter told the BBC: "Spurs have achieved a trophy win and Champions League qualification. One more than us! Yet they lose their manager. Deserved longer in the role." Ange Postecoglou's sacking by Tottenham has sparked shock and outrage as the soccer world digested the news that a man who had ended his club's long search for silverware had been shown the door a fortnight later. England manager Thomas Tuchel, himself sacked by Chelsea a year after winning the Champions League in 2021, said: "It just shows you that it is not only about titles, you can survive seasons without titles if your connection, the support and the belief and the trust between the coach and the club is strong then you can overcome seasons without titles. "If there is slight disbelief, if there are concerns, if the trust is not there anymore, obviously then it is sometimes not even enough to win a trophy after so many years." Tuchel also paid tribute to Postecoglou: "I have biggest respect for him. He's a huge character, he brought a trophy, he said he will deliver in the second year and he did," he said. "But this is part of the job, we are responsible for the results and we are responsible for the development of the team so, whether we like it or not, sometimes it is us who has to take the full responsibility." There was an emotional response from one of Postecoglou's players, full-back Pedro Porro taking to Instagram to say: "Thank you for everything, boss. For mentoring me early on, helping me settle into the club, and trusting me out on the pitch. "I'll always be grateful for the way you led us, defended us, and kept us going through all the highs and lows. Above everything, you gave us one of the greatest moments in the club's history and for that, you'll always be celebrated. Wishing you all the very best, boss." Soccer pundits came out backing the Australian coach, and laying into Tottenham's decision. Alan Shearer, the former England and Newcastle striker, posted on X: "What a stupid game football is!!!!" Another former England forward, Chris Sutton, said: "To get someone in who wins them silverware, then straightaway get rid of him, that sums up modern football, doesn't it? It's absolute bonkers." Tottenham fan Alfie Watts, who won BBC's Race Across the World in 2024, said he was "fuming" over the sacking "I'm fuming. I can't really get my head around it. I think it's a baffling decision," Watts told BBC Radio. Also on BBC Radio, Spurs fan Jack Teasdale from Macclesfield, said: " It just doesn't make sense to me. We wait 17 years for a trophy, we finally win a trophy in Bilbao and then we sack him and we're back to square one again. It's a shambles to be honest." And from across the North London divide, an Arsenal supporter told the BBC: "Spurs have achieved a trophy win and Champions League qualification. One more than us! Yet they lose their manager. Deserved longer in the role."
