Broncos Co-Owner Slams Players

[ivanhungryjak]

BRONCOS co-owner Phil Murphy says Brisbane players must show more respect for their jersey after he witnessed members of the team laughing after they lost to Penrith.

Murphy, who owns almost 20 per cent of the Broncos, said he was disappointed to see players joking with their *Penrith rivals on-field following their one-point loss to the Panthers.


Murphy refused to single out any player but said he was gutted that after three losses in a row, including giving up two leads, players could still smile at full time.


Broncos part owner Phil Murphy says players need to show more respect for the jersey.
Murphy, who has laid out more than $4 million for a stake in the club, said the players should be under pressure, not coach Anthony Griffin.


The free agency of Wayne Bennett means Griffin needs a winning streak to fend off *public pressure for his job.


That streak must start *on Saturday against the in-form New Zealand Warriors at *Suncorp Stadium.


Murphy said he was tired of Broncos teams giving up leads but believes they can be a premiership contender if they respect their jersey’s history.


“I love this club and I just don’t believe a loss like that is something to laugh about,” Murphy said.




“Corey Parker was *distraught at full time as was Josh McGuire and most of the players, but I was just disappointed to see a few laughing as if the loss wasn’t a big deal.


“They need to show more pride. That jersey means so much to so many people and they need to respect that.


“That (players laughing) is not Anthony Griffin’s fault. Anthony is a great coach.”


It is understood that three Brisbane players were laughing with the opposition *immediately after their loss to Penrith, but they were joking with former team mates.

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[Unbreakable]

Re: Round 18 - Broncos vs Panthers - Post Game Discussion

I don't see how that's really bad news, 1910 must be talking about something else.

 

[theshed]

Re: Round 18 - Broncos vs Panthers - Post Game Discussion

Meh. Laughing isn't necessarily a reflection of not caring they lost. I'd like to think 1910 wouldn't waste out time hinting towards something do trivial.

I wouldn't really count it news either. I guess we'll soon see. Unless it was the Granville signing which, although disappointing, I wouldn't say it fired people up.

 

[Super Freak]

Re: Round 18 - Broncos vs Panthers - Post Game Discussion

Murphy must have been damn near having a stroke from anger after the loss to Canberra a few years back. Several Broncos players were laughing and joking around after suffering the clubs biggest ever loss.

 

[bb_gun]

Re: Round 18 - Broncos vs Panthers - Post Game Discussion

I like it. One of the owners laying into certain players for not taking the loss seriously and not respecting the jersey will hopefully fire up the entire team, and god knows we need that.

 

[Morkel]

Re: Round 18 - Broncos vs Panthers - Post Game Discussion

I like it. One of the owners laying into certain players for not taking the loss seriously and not respecting the jersey will hopefully fire up the entire team, and god knows we need that.

Me too. They should be fucking filthy at themselves after every loss. I remember even in under 10's that every handshake with the opposition made me want to vomit after a loss.

 

[Dee]

I applaude Phil Murphy, good on him, THIS is the type of passion & commitment we need. I wonder if Griffin gets into the players after losses and loses his marbles like Toovey, Hasler, Bellamy etc?

If not - why not? His cool, calm demeanour isn't working. Get the players fired up with some passionate speeches and let them have it!

 

[Super Freak]

Re: Round 18 - Broncos vs Panthers - Post Game Discussion

Me too. They should be fucking filthy at themselves after every loss. I remember even in under 10's that every handshake with the opposition made me want to vomit after a loss.

I remember a big fight happening once after Burpengary came from behind to beat Deception Bay, it was the U17's I believe.

One of the Deception Bay players was so pissed off, he just king hit one of the Burpengary players as they were doing the handshake. After that, it was on. The Burpengary player did kind of piss him off with his sledging.

 

[Foordy]

I applaude Phil Murphy, good on him, THIS is the type of passion & commitment we need. I wonder if Griffin gets into the players after losses and loses his marbles like Toovey, Hasler, Bellamy etc?

If not - why not? His cool, calm demeanour isn't working. Get the players fired up with some passionate speeches and let them have it!

Who says he doesn't... Just because he doesn't do during press conferences, doesn't mean he doesn't do at training

 

[Mister Wright]

Re: Round 18 - Broncos vs Panthers - Post Game Discussion

I remember a big fight happening once after Burpengary came from behind to beat Deception Bay, it was the U17's I believe.

One of the Deception Bay players was so ****ed off, he just king hit one of the Burpengary players as they were doing the handshake. After that, it was on. The Burpengary player did kind of **** him off with his sledging.

There's a difference between being upset after a loss & poor sportsmanship.

 

[Super Freak]

Re: Round 18 - Broncos vs Panthers - Post Game Discussion

There's a difference between being upset after a loss & poor sportsmanship.

I'm very aware of that. I was sharing a story for the fun of it.

 

[Allo]

I totally agree with Murphy. I understand players are friends with other players, especially ex-teammates, and like most fans probably wouldn't care if it's one of those great games where both teams give it their all. But too many times I see players yucking it up the second the FT hooter goes. Even worse when it's after a bad loss (and how many 'good' losses are there really?).

I hate losing, I hate my team losing. I REALLY HATE when it looks like my team doesn't care because it seems like they're all Jack Wighton's (still get paid win, lose or draw). They should be pissed off as much as the fans are. With all the cameras, photographers and fans themselves around you'd think they'd be told to be civil on the field, handshake and a 'good game, mate' and if they want to catch up, do it after you get off the field.

I do believe the tight-knit 'family' culture that the Polynesian/Kiwis and Aboriginal players have and are raised in probably contributes to this a bit more and they are possibly being seen as the guilty parties. Of course I could be wrong but from when I see them on telly, generally they're more inclined to be the ones doing it. But that's just natural for them I guess.

 

[Nashy]

Good. The fuckers should be angry at themselves for not winning. Be it their fault or not, the team lost, you're part of it, you're a loser.

 

[broncos4life]

Meh. Laughing isn't necessarily a reflection of not caring they lost. I'd like to think 1910 wouldn't waste out time hinting towards something do trivial.

I wouldn't really count it news either. I guess we'll soon see. Unless it was the Granville signing which, although disappointing, I wouldn't say it fired people up.

Mate, this is what 1910 was talking about. I might be fired up if I hasn't already seen them laughing.

Half of them don't care about the jersey and don't care if they lose, because as long as they are tucked into bed by 8:45 to be ready for early morning choir practice, they will never get dropped. No one gets dropped for poor performance under Anthony Griffin... Unless your last name ends in kennedy

 

[Fozz]

Storm in a teacup. It's the professional age and many players are friends with players on rival teams, it's not hard to have a laugh with a friend even if you're pissed off about a loss.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Hopefully this fires the team up.

 

[broncos4life]

Storm in a teacup. It's the professional age and many players are friends with players on rival teams, it's not hard to have a laugh with a friend even if you're pissed off about a loss.

I agree it's a part of the modern game, but personally I think it sucks.

It is a shit look when as a fan you are constantly gutted by losses like that, but the players make it abundantly clear they don't give a ****.

 

[ivanhungryjak]

I agree it's a part of the modern game, but personally I think it sucks.

It is a shit look when as a fan you are constantly gutted by losses like that, but the players make it abundantly clear they don't give a ****.

Yep, after a loss like that, I'm cranky, frustrated, disappointed. I don't want to look over and see my team laughing it up. I want them to be pissed and frustrated. Like Hodgo with Sandow earlier in the year. Wasn't really a good look but at least he cared.