LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Peter Sterling, a former Rugby League player and 1986 Clive Churchill medal winner, has revealed that he has not been contacted by the NRL regarding his potential role in presenting the prestigious award.
This comes amidst reports that Sterling has been asked to replace Rodney Churchill, son of the late Clive Churchill, who recently made disparaging remarks about South Sydney Rabbitohs player Latrell Mitchell.
Rodney Churchill's comments, which included calling Mitchell "lazy" and a "cancer on the club," have received widespread condemnation.
According to leading journalist Michael Chammas, the NRL has agreed with Rodney Churchill that it would not be appropriate for him to present the Clive Churchill medal at this year's grand final.
Instead, Churchill has requested that previous winners of the award take on the responsibility, starting with Peter Sterling.
Chammas stated that the NRL will be contacting Sterling in the coming days to inquire about his availability.
However, on Tuesday, Sterling revealed that he has not been contacted by anyone regarding the role and is unsure if he will even be available that weekend.
He expressed his surprise at not receiving any communication about the matter, stating that he has had no discussions with anyone.
Sterling mentioned that he currently has plans for a "gold weekend," indicating that he may have other commitments during the grand final.
It remains unclear why there has been a lack of communication between the NRL and Sterling regarding the Clive Churchill medal role.
Fans and experts will have to wait for further updates to see if Sterling will ultimately be involved in presenting the prestigious award this year.