LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Brisbane Broncos' head honcho, Kevin Walters, was not a happy camper following his team's heartbreaking 34-32 defeat to the formidable Melbourne Storm.
In a classic tale of triumph turning to tragedy, the Broncos held a narrow lead with mere minutes left on the clock, only for the Storm to swoop in and steal the win with two late tries.
Despite showcasing some dazzling attacking plays, the Broncos' defensive line resembled a leaky boat, causing Walters to see red.
The fiery coach didn't mince his words during the post-game press conference, expressing his dissatisfaction with his team's lackluster defending.
Things took a testy turn when NRL reporter Lara Pitt dared to mention the excitement factor of the game.
"It was a real crowd-pleaser, wasn't it?" Pitt remarked, prompting Walters to deliver a sharp retort, dripping with sarcasm: "Glad you enjoyed the show, Lara."
Undeterred, Pitt pressed on with her line of questioning, highlighting the importance of a solid defensive stance.
Walters, known for his no-nonsense approach, undoubtedly gave his players a passionate pep talk on the importance of tightening up their defensive game in the aftermath of the loss.