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News.com.au
4 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
James Schiller subjected to horrific online abuse despite Newcastle's stunning comeback win over Manly
Newcastle Knights winger James Schiller has revealed the sickening threats hurled his way online after his side's golden point triumph against Manly on Thursday night. Schiller had a mixed bag, with five errors, four missed tackles and gave away three penalties. Starting at left centre to allow for the return of winger Greg Marzhew, Schiller looked lost out of position in the first half. It saw Knights coach Adam O'Brien move him back to the right wing in the second period and the 23-year-old looked like a different player, finishing the night with a try, a try assist and four line breaks as Newcastle came back from a 16-0 half-time deficit to win the match 26-22 in golden point. Over the moon after one of the great NRL comebacks, Schiller turned on his phone to see a barrage of hate, namely from one Instagram user who made vile threats towards the winger early in the second half. 'Count your days c*nt I will end your f***ing life,' they wrote in a message shared by Schiller to his Instagram. The win did little to calm the fan down either, as he doubled down after full-time. 'Doesn't make up for it even though you won,' the fan continued. '5 errors, 2 penalties, 1 six again and partridge in a pear tree I hope Dane (Gagai) jams his c**k down your throat and you choke and die.' The threats were then addressed on Friday by O'Brien who labelled it 'worrying'. 'That is worrying,' O'Brien said. 'I want to protect them … and for him to go through that over a couple of errors … it's a game of footy. 'He's got a family. That's partly the reason why you do want to protect them. 'I think it's a societal problem, isn't it? It's not just football players who are getting that sort of stuff. 'I understand there is some legislation, and I think at the moment it's in the hands of authorities to try and help in this situation with James. 'We need to be able to stop people doing it, change their thought process before doing it. 'I don't have social media but I know (the players) get it a fair bit.' Police have the authority to charge individuals for threats made through social media. In 2021, two men were charged after sending abusive or threatening messages to NRL star Latrell Mitchell on social media.
ABC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Social media abuse allegations sour Knights NRL victory over Manly
The Newcastle Knights rugby league club has referred threatening social media messages sent to one of their players to the NRL's Integrity Unit. Several Knights players shared screenshots of the messages, allegedly sent to winger James Schiller, during Thursday night's extra-time victory over the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Hunter Stadium. The messages, graphic in nature, included one that said "count your days.....I will f***ing end your life". Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien said the club was providing direct support to Schiller. "That's worrying … for him to go through that over a couple of errors [in the game] … he's got a family," O'Brien said. "We have a really strong welfare department that specialises in these sort of cases, so they're vital in this circumstance. "I think at the moment its in the hands of authorities to try and help in this situation with James, but ultimately we need to be able to stop people from doing it." NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said in a statement abuse of such nature was "abhorrent." "Any type of abuse, be it verbal, physical or online has no place in society and we want to help eradicate it," he said."I commend any player who speaks out. "We will work with the relevant authorities to take the strongest action possible." The abusive messages were not the only negative that soured Newcastle's win, with O'Brien apologising for slamming fans who booed at half time. The booing came as the Knights went into the break down 16-nil. In the post-match press conference, O'Brien said the booing was "disappointing" and those doing it "don't know anything about rugby league". In a snap press conference held in Newcastle on Friday, O'Brien apologised for the comments and said he was underprepared for the press conference. "I apologise unreservedly to our members and fans that I offended and I can understand why they would be offended," he said. He said he did not hear the booing as it happened, and he went into protection mode for his players when he was asked about it. "That's not an excuse," he said. "That's not how I feel about our members. "They sit through all types of weather and all sorts of score lines with unwavering loyalty … and I'm disappointed that I let them down. "Hopefully over time I can, you know, by owning this earn back a bit of their respect, because that's not how I feel about them." Meanwhile, the Wests Tigers have confirmed Knights second rower Kai Pearce-Paul will join the Sydney side from next season, on a three-year deal. In a statement from the Tigers, Pearce-Paul said the move would be a fantastic opportunity. "I grew up watching [coach Benji Marshall] and have always looked up to him, so being coached by him will be pretty special," he said. The 24-year-old from the United Kingdom joined Newcastle in 2024, in his first NRL deal after playing in the Super League.
West Australian
5 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Newcastle Knights winger James Schiller attacked online during team's come-from-behind win over Manly
Newcastle Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a disgusting online attack during and after his team's thrilling win over Manly . Schiller, 23, started the match out of position at left centre, and found himself struggling in the first half while trying curb the influence Reuben Garrick and Haumole Olakau'atu. But after five errors and four missed tackles, he turned it around with a cracking try, a try assist and four line breaks, helping the Knights storm back from 16-0 down to pinch a golden-point win , 26-22. But while they were staring down the barrel of a ninth loss in 11 games, Knights fans were restless. They were booing the team at half-time and one fan wrote a vile online message to Schiller. Schiller later shared the life-threatening message on his Instagram account. 'Count your days c***. I will end your f***ing life,' the person said early in the second half. Strangely, the person took aim again after the victory. 'Doesn't make up for it even though you won,' the person said. 'Five errors, two penalties, 1 six again and partridge in a pear tree. I hope Dane (Gagai) jams his c*** down your throat and you choke and die.' Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien admitted afterwards he had been hurt by the response of fans, and claimed the win was the best he had been part of in his five-and-a-half-seasons in Newcastle. 'It's really disappointing,' O'Brien said. 'For people to boo that, they don't know anything about rugby league. And they're probably the ones who cheered at the end. 'The first half we defended our hearts out. There is a really young footy team there against a very good opposition. 'I thought we were excellent in the first half ... I know people are disappointed, but they're trying their backsides off.' Thursday night marked the seventh time in 14 games this season Newcastle had entered the break scoreless. Knights great Andrew Johns labelled it 'hard to watch' in the commentary, as Newcastle coughed up error after error. But they looked a different side after the break, as Dane Gagai turned back the clock and Fletcher Sharpe and Kai Pearce Paul were immense. Kalyn Ponga also delivered when it mattered most, claiming the match-winning try early in extra time. - With AAP
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
NRL star's life threatened in sickening attack
Newcastle Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a disgusting online attack during and after his team's thrilling win over Manly. Schiller, 23, started the match out of position at left centre, and found himself struggling in the first half while trying curb the influence Reuben Garrick and Haumole Olakau'atu. But after five errors and four missed tackles, he turned it around with a cracking try, a try assist and four line breaks, helping the Knights storm back from 16-0 down to pinch a golden-point win, 26-22. But while they were staring down the barrel of a ninth loss in 11 games, Knights fans were restless. They were booing the team at half-time and one fan wrote a vile online message to Schiller. Schiller later shared the life-threatening message on his Instagram account. James Schiller was the victim of a disgusting online attack during the Knights' win over Manly. Credit: Getty Images 'Count your days c***. I will end your f***ing life,' the person said early in the second half. Strangely, the person took aim again after the victory. 'Doesn't make up for it even though you won,' the person said. 'Five errors, two penalties, 1 six again and partridge in a pear tree. I hope Dane (Gagai) jams his c*** down your throat and you choke and die.' Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien admitted afterwards he had been hurt by the response of fans, and claimed the win was the best he had been part of in his five-and-a-half-seasons in Newcastle. 'It's really disappointing,' O'Brien said. 'For people to boo that, they don't know anything about rugby league. And they're probably the ones who cheered at the end. 'The first half we defended our hearts out. There is a really young footy team there against a very good opposition. 'I thought we were excellent in the first half ... I know people are disappointed, but they're trying their backsides off.' Thursday night marked the seventh time in 14 games this season Newcastle had entered the break scoreless. Knights great Andrew Johns labelled it 'hard to watch' in the commentary, as Newcastle coughed up error after error. But they looked a different side after the break, as Dane Gagai turned back the clock and Fletcher Sharpe and Kai Pearce Paul were immense. Kalyn Ponga also delivered when it mattered most, claiming the match-winning try early in extra time. - With AAP
7NEWS
5 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Newcastle Knights winger James Schiller attacked online during team's come-from-behind win over Manly
Newcastle Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a disgusting online attack during and after his team's thrilling win over Manly. Schiller, 23, started the match out of position at left centre, and found himself struggling in the first half while trying curb the influence Reuben Garrick and Haumole Olakau'atu. But after five errors and four missed tackles, he turned it around with a cracking try, a try assist and four line breaks, helping the Knights storm back from 16-0 down to pinch a golden-point win, 26-22. But while they were staring down the barrel of a ninth loss in 11 games, Knights fans were restless. They were booing the team at half-time and one fan wrote a vile online message to Schiller. Schiller later shared the life-threatening message on his Instagram account. 'Count your days c***. I will end your f***ing life,' the person said early in the second half. Strangely, the person took aim again after the victory. 'Doesn't make up for it even though you won,' the person said. 'Five errors, two penalties, 1 six again and partridge in a pear tree. I hope Dane (Gagai) jams his c*** down your throat and you choke and die.' Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien admitted afterwards he had been hurt by the response of fans, and claimed the win was the best he had been part of in his five-and-a-half-seasons in Newcastle. 'It's really disappointing,' O'Brien said. 'For people to boo that, they don't know anything about rugby league. And they're probably the ones who cheered at the end. 'The first half we defended our hearts out. There is a really young footy team there against a very good opposition. 'I thought we were excellent in the first half ... I know people are disappointed, but they're trying their backsides off.' Thursday night marked the seventh time in 14 games this season Newcastle had entered the break scoreless. Knights great Andrew Johns labelled it 'hard to watch' in the commentary, as Newcastle coughed up error after error. But they looked a different side after the break, as Dane Gagai turned back the clock and Fletcher Sharpe and Kai Pearce Paul were immense. Kalyn Ponga also delivered when it mattered most, claiming the match-winning try early in extra time.
