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News.com.au
29-05-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
NSW trainer cops earful from referee
State of Origin: Referee Ashley Klein was quick to reprimand Blues trainer Eddie Farah, after he kicked the ball away from the Maroons as they prepared to feed the scrum.
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Damning new footage catches NSW State of Origin trainer red-handed in unsportsmanlike act
Fans were left wondering why referee Ashley Klein angrily threatened to kick NSW trainer Eddie Farah off the field in Origin game one on Wednesday night - and now new footage has provided the answer. Farah - whose brother is Wests Tigers and Blues great Robbie - was on the field about four minutes into the second half when NSW star Zac Lomax knocked on, giving Queensland a scrum 10 metres out from the line. The Maroons were desperate to get the ball back quickly as they trailed 14-2 with the Blues a man down - but Mitchell Moses threw it into the in-goal area. That was bad enough for Queensland fans, but then the new footage - which wasn't aired on Channel Nine - showed Farah rubbing salt into the wound by kicking the ball over the sideline, giving his team more time to recover and compose themselves. Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans blew up at referee Ashley Klein, who was then heard on the broadcast barking at Farah, 'Trainer, if you do that again, you will not come back on the field.' Queensland legend turned Nine commentator Cameron Smith described the underhanded act as 'a bit of gamesmanship' but Cane Toads fans were furious and could be heard booing loudly after the incident. Footy fans online were mystified and posted on X to ask if anyone could clear up why Klein made the threat. Farah's actions come soon after two NRL trainers were busted putting water on the ball to disadvantage the opposition in the same match. First Penrith trainer Shane Elford was caught in the act on a fan's video during the round 10 clash with North Queensland, which ended in a 30-all draw. Cowboys coach Todd Payten was furious, accusing Elford of wetting the ball 'before every kickoff' the Panthers took in order to make the Steeden harder to handle for the opposition. However, Cowboys trainer Mitchell Dunn was also caught out doing exactly the same thing during the match. Referee Todd Smith caught Dunn in the act and thold him, Hang on, hang on, no, no, no, no, nup, nup, give me the ball. You're not doing that. No way, get another footy.' The NRL responded by sending both clubs breach notices proposing fines of $10,000 and two-match suspensions for Dunn and Elford. Farah's act can't be blamed for costing Queensland victory on what was a dire night for them at Suncorp Stadium. The stern words from Klein (pictured right with Cherry-Evans) followed two trainers being busted using a very underhanded tactic in the same NRL game earlier this month They were so poor that footy icon and Channel Nine star Andrew Johns called for them to axe one of their best and longest-serving stars. Daly Cherry-Evans, the oldest Origin player in history, was below his best in his 26th match for the Maroons and NSW's greatest half said it was time for Tom Dearden, who played off the bench on Wednesday night, to replace him. Johns also expressed the view that the Maroons, who were dominated up front and out wide, were not capable of fixing their issues. 'Look, no one beats Father Time and DCE is what, (36)? I think they have to pull the trigger and bring Dearden in,' Johns said on Channel Nine. ' I don't know where the improvement comes with this group. 'NSW, if they were on tonight, they they win by 40 or 50. They left so many tries out there and they'll be better for that. 'I don't know if they can go up another level, Queensland. I think there has to be changes with (Canberra prop) Corey Horsburgh, he's one I think can add something. '(South Sydney forward) Jai Arrow is an Origin player, but the big one is Dearden and whether they pull the trigger on Dearden with DCE.'
News.com.au
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
New footage of NSW trainer's unsportsmanlike act emerges as Blues complete 27-year first
New footage of what the NSW trainer did to deserve an iconic tongue-lashing by referee Ashley Klein during Origin Game I on Wednesday night has emerged. During the second half of the game at Suncorp Stadium, NSW trainer Eddie Farah - brother of Wests Tigers legend Robbie – took matters into his own hands as the Blues found themselves on the ropes, with Queensland smelling blood in the water. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. As momentum shifted after a controversial Brian To'o sin bin right on halftime, the Blues were grimly holding on early in the second half, desperate to waste time wherever plausible. After a knock-on from Zac Lomax, the Maroons had a scrum 10 metres out from the Blues line. And Farah moved to do his part in slowing down the game to let the NSW troops have a bit of a break. As Blues players grabbed water from Farah and sucked in deep breaths, the trainer passed the ball to Moses, who threw it into the in-goal area. Farah then went a step further, toe-poking the ball over the dead-ball line, much to the anger of Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans, who pointed out the poor act of sportsmanship to the referee. Klein saw the end of what transpired, blowing his whistle and calling the trainer over to deliver a firm warning. 'Trainer, if you do that again you will not come back on the field,' he said. You can watch the NSW trainer's cheeky act in the player above. The pro-Queensland crowd erupted into a chorus of boos as the trainer ran off with a smirk. 'A little bit of gamesmanship happening there,' Cameron Smith noted on Nine. The trainer's act was missed by the main Channel 9 cameras but Spider-Cam managed to capture his cheeky act. And in the end, that little break in play may have been pivotal, as the Blues managed to drive Valentines Holmes out of play on the first tackle, stopping the Maroons' momentum in its tracks. NSW Blues win Game 1 in 27-year first In the end, NSW proved too strong for Queensland, winning the series opener 18-6 on the back of an impressive all-round team performance. The score somewhat flattered the Maroons given the Blues missed all four conversion attempts. Prop Payne Haas was named player of the match in recognition of the dominance of NSW's forward pack. It's the first time since 1997-98 that NSW has won consecutive games at Suncorp Stadium, proving Queensland's fortress holds no fear for this current Blues squad. It's the first time since 2005-06 NSW has won three Origin games in a row. Andrew Johns said on Nine: 'This hasn't been a 12-point win. They have been far, far superior. The scoreboard flatters Queensland.' Cam Smith said: 'They've been in complete control really from the moment the ball was kicked off early. They've controlled field position, they controlled possession. 'Queensland had a bit of a run of it early in this second half, but they haven't really threatened at all.'
