A reporter’s line of questioning to Manly CEO Joe Kelly was cut short after the Sea Eagles boss was accused of running for cover over the match fixing allegations.
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Channel 7 reporter Liam Cox took on Kelly at a press conference following Manly’s loss to Canberra on Friday night, asking why it took so long for the CEO to front the media.
Cox: Joe, why did it take you a day and half to front up?
Kelly: It came out (Thursday) and until (that) night it didn’t seem to be a Manly issue. It became a Manly issue (on Thursday night)
Cox: The coach (Trent Barrett) wasn’t even here last year and he spoke before you.
Kelly: Well I’m here now, Liam.
Cox: Why didn’t you speak today?
Kelly: We wanted to do this tonight. We didn’t want to do individuals favours during today. We wanted to get everyone here tonight.
Cox: Why didn’t you speak to everyone?
Kelly: I got down here late this afternoon. We released a statement this morning and really we don’t have much more information.
Cox: Why did you dodge us today?
Before Kelly could answer, a Manly official came to his rescue and demanded: “Let’s move on”