Rabbitohs famous person Cody Walker has opened up on Sam Burgess’ controversial exit from the Redfern membership amid claims of ‘preferential treatment’ from coach Jason Demetriou.
Burgess left his function as an assistant coach within the dying levels of the 2023 season, reportedly involved with the favouritism handed to Walker and Latrell Mitchell throughout the squad.
Speaking to the SMH, Walker defined he nonetheless is not sure what precisely transpired that led to Burgess’ exit however revealed he went straight to Demetriou and requested the large query.
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“I personally spoke to ‘JD’ [coach Jason Demetriou] about it straight away. I said, ‘Does this happen? Do you feel like that?’ I said, ‘I wouldn’t want to be at a club if that ever happens’,” Walker defined.
It was reported on the time gamers had additionally raised considerations relating to Demetriou’s remedy of Walker who was stated to have walked on coaching at totally different levels within the season.
Burgess was signed as Warrington Wolves’ head coach, placing pen to paper on a two-year deal to guide the Super League membership.
“There are times on the training park where I do get the shits. But I don’t walk off training. I never walk off training,” Walker stated.
“There are times I get the shits at training and say what needs to be said. If someone’s not doing their job, I have the right to tell people, right?
“It’s my job as the senior playmaker in the side. To say I walk off training and do all that sort of stuff, I’ve never really done that.
“It’s just crazy to think someone can do that. Everyone knows that I’m vocal and animated. That’s me wanting to win. I hate losing.
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“I can’t stand losing. I’m one of those guys that if someone is not doing their job in the team, I tell them.”
When Burgess’ exit was introduced by the Rabbitohs the membership’s assertion claimed he departed to give attention to the start of his little one and his new function in England.
His brother Tom, couldn’t assist however give his older brother a sneaky jab relating to his departure and admitted he separated household from work throughout the scenario.
“To be honest, he’s always been a bit dramatic Sam, so I’m used to him leaving on a whim,” Burgess stated.
“Look, he’s a legend of the club at Souths and everyone respects him here, but the way the club went about everything was in the best interest of the club.
“That’s all anyone here is ever thinking about, what’s in the best interest for the club and where it’s heading.”
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