Manly ahead Josh Aloiai and Wests Tigers five-eighth Brandon Wakeham needed to be separated within the tunnel following a heated argument an hour after full-time of Sunday’s conflict at Campbelltown Sports activities Stadium.
The gamers had been within the tunnel at Campbelltown following Manly’s come-from-behind win over the Tigers when Aloiai approached Wakeham after the playmaker had completed conducting a post-match interview with a reporter.
The dialog started amicably earlier than Aloiai, who had taken exception to Wakeham’s actions on the sphere, requested the Tigers No.6 to “come across the nook” if he needed to “speak shit”.
The pair bought in one another’s faces as they exchanged phrases, with Aloiai having to be dragged again into the Manly Sea Eagles dressing room.
Wakeham then popped his head into the Manly sheds to proceed the argument Aloiai earlier than he was informed to go again into the Tigers sheds.
Sources with data of the scenario, speaking below the situation of anonymity to guard their identification, informed the Herald the argument was believed to be in relation to Wakeham taunting debutant Samuela Fainu when Starford To’a went previous Josh Schuster and Fainu to provide the Tigers the lead late within the match.
Manly ahead Josh Aloiai on Sunday.Credit score: Getty
The incident, which occurred within the 63rd minute, sparked a melee that resulted within the rookie’s jersey being eliminated.
It erupted quickly after when Jason Saab crossed for the match-winning strive, with Fainu returning serve in opposition to Wakeham as Manly celebrated the 22-16 win in entrance of 10,033 followers at a moist and chilly Campbelltown Sports activities Stadium.
