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- Jan 25, 2014
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SAM Thaiday showed what a true champion of the sport he is with a classy act of sportsmanship midway through the first stanza of the Broncos’ clash against the Knights.
After his barnstorming run was ended by several Knights players in their half, the Novocastrians scrambled to their feet as they rushed back into the defensive line. All except one of them.
Forward Jacob Saifiti didn’t get up after the tackle, lying on his back on the turf. After he played the ball, Thaiday stayed with Saifiti and pointed to him, trying to alert either the officials or Newcastle trainers.
What makes the Brisbane back-rower’s act even more special is the fact the Broncos looked like scoring on that play. Anthony Milford’s magic feet and sleight of hand saw him beat a couple of defenders on the short side before he slipped a pass to winger Corey Oates who crossed for a four-pointer.
Instead of backing up in support, the Queensland and Australian representative still stayed with Saifiti. He didn’t even go to celebrate with his teammates.
He waited until a Newcastle runner came over to the 19-year-old, and shook the rookie’s hand when he intimated he was OK.
It was pure class.
Broncos vs Knights NRL match 2016: Sam Thaiday’s classy act of sportsmanship
After his barnstorming run was ended by several Knights players in their half, the Novocastrians scrambled to their feet as they rushed back into the defensive line. All except one of them.
Forward Jacob Saifiti didn’t get up after the tackle, lying on his back on the turf. After he played the ball, Thaiday stayed with Saifiti and pointed to him, trying to alert either the officials or Newcastle trainers.
What makes the Brisbane back-rower’s act even more special is the fact the Broncos looked like scoring on that play. Anthony Milford’s magic feet and sleight of hand saw him beat a couple of defenders on the short side before he slipped a pass to winger Corey Oates who crossed for a four-pointer.
Instead of backing up in support, the Queensland and Australian representative still stayed with Saifiti. He didn’t even go to celebrate with his teammates.
He waited until a Newcastle runner came over to the 19-year-old, and shook the rookie’s hand when he intimated he was OK.
It was pure class.
Broncos vs Knights NRL match 2016: Sam Thaiday’s classy act of sportsmanship
