Cameron Munster and Craig Bellamy blindsided in bizarre post-match moment
The Melbourne duo were left stunned with the question after the loss to the Cowboys.
Craig Bellamy has sat through 575 post-match NRL press conferences, answering thousands of questions on various rugby league topics. But, after more than two decades in the coaching saddle, he's been hit with arguably the most bizarre query of his long career following the undermanned Storm's brave 38-30 loss to the Cowboys in Townsville on Thursday night.
The Melbourne boss and star player Cameron Munster were blindsided by a left-field query regarding the five-eighth's attendance at a buck's party in October. Midway through the presser, a reporter asked Munster and Bellamy: "Cameron, I know that you blokes are prepping for the finals but a bloke you both know - Joe Stimson, now at the Titans - has just text us during this and says you haven’t replied to him about his buck's party in October.
"He’s waiting for a text back, the great Joe Stimson, so if you could get back to him he’d appreciate that." Before Munster could reply, Bellamy jumped in. "I’m sure Joey would appreciate if he doesn't go, actually. That might be the best option," he said with a smile.
Munster, known for his love of a good time, didn't quite know whether to dead-bat the bizarre request or laugh it off. "It’s a good question. Nah, I’ve got better things to do at the moment," Munster said.
"I'm good mates with him and I don't want to be saying too much but I’m just getting myself prepped and ready for finals. We'll play (finals) and see where it lands at the end of the year."
Craig Bellamy's hilarious take to Cameron Munster question
But Bellamy wasn't fully convinced. “So, you’re not worried about the buck's party?” he asked his star player.
“Nah mate, finals first,” Munster replied. Amid more laughter, Bellamy responded: "That’s good mate. You’re saying the right things… it’s the actions that count."
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Bellamy then turned serious when talk turned to Melbourne's approach to their final round match against Brisbane next Thursday. After leaving 11 frontline players out of the Cowboys match – on the back of his team having wrapped up the minor premiership - the Storm mentor indicated there would be no more resting.
"The main reason (we didn't play at full strength against the Cowboys) was a five-day turnaround into our longest travel trip," he explained. "We just thought it was best for the team and best for the individuals. I'd imagine we'll put out what we think is our strongest side next week."
