Tigers' Marshall backs May to keep speaking his mind

NRL expert Benji Marshall praises Wests Tigers prop Terrell May for speaking his mind, despite making several headline-grabbing claims about his treatment in the league. Marshall encourages May to keep expressing himself, citing loyalty as a two-way street. May claims he was blacklisted by the NRL's social media team and accused Penrith CEO Matt Cameron of referring to him as a "gangster". The Tigers are without Alex Twal due to a knee injury.

NRL coach Benji Marshall has publicly supported Wests Tigers prop Terrell May for his candid remarks, despite the player’s controversial claims about his treatment within the league. Marshall emphasized that loyalty is a mutual expectation, encouraging May to continue expressing his views. May has alleged that he and his brother Taylan have been blacklisted by the NRL’s social media team, a claim the league has denied, citing recent appearances of the brothers on official platforms. Additionally, May accused Penrith CEO Matt Cameron of calling him a “gangster” during a 2022 meeting regarding a potential Panthers move. The Tigers will be without forward Alex Twal for Sunday’s match against Penrith due to a knee injury sustained in the previous game. Marshall has stressed the importance of honesty and self-expression among players, aligning with maintaining competitive form amid fluctuating results.