NSW coach Daley slams media over 'hidden agendas' after Origin triumph

Following New South Wales's decisive 30-12 victory over Queensland in the State of Origin decider, coach Laurie Daley launched a strong defense against what he described as unfair media scrutiny. Daley, who faced significant public criticism after the team's performances in the first two games of the series, felt vindicated by the win, which marked his second series triumph as NSW coach.

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Some of the stuff that's been written, gee, come on.

Daley expressed his disappointment with certain media reports, suggesting they were driven by "hidden agendas" and that information was sometimes "planted" in the press. He questioned the integrity of critics who, he claimed, did not attend training sessions or press conferences, urging them to "show some balls." Daley implied that this negative coverage had affected not only him but also those close to him.

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Hopefully those blokes might have a decent look at themselves.

While Daley did not name specific reporters or articles, his comments appeared to reference coverage in the lead-up to Origin II, which questioned player motivation and his pre-game speeches. He stated that if stories are untrue, he would call them out and hold journalists accountable for their sources and accuracy. The coach did not comment on his future contract status with the NSW Rugby League.

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It wasn't about the last laugh, it was just about these blokes playing the best they possibly could.