LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Terrell May has had a tumultuous start to his time with the Wests Tigers, transforming from an overlooked young player into a top-two prop within just two months.
However, following his exclusion from the Blues squad for Game One of the State of Origin, May confronted a reality check.
His disappointment surfaced during a Twitch livestream where he told a friend to "throw his NSW jersey 'in the bin'" and even jokingly suggested he might switch his allegiance to Queensland.
This outburst drew significant attention and criticism.
In a bid to clarify his comments, May quickly issued an apology, emphasizing that his remarks were made in a light-hearted manner but were a response to the frustrations stemming from the reaction to his omission.
"When all those reports came out, there were so many comments saying 'I can't believe you didn't make it' ...
I got a bit frustrated," he explained in an interview with Nathan's Lawns and Gardens.
Overall, while May has enjoyed success on the field, his recent comments reflect the emotional pressures athletes face in the competitive landscape of professional sports.