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'Nearly broke his neck': NRL star grilled over wild celebration

Blake Ferguson has been taken to task by league viewers after risking injury with a ridiculous try celebration in the NRL All-Stars match on Friday night.

The 28-year-old flipped a running back somersault after touching down in the Indigenous team’s 34-14 win over the New Zealand Maori in Melbourne.

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However, he looked like he might land on his head before pulling off the crowd-pleasing move.

Eels recruit Ferguson’s new coach Brad Arthur would no doubt have been a nervous observer after Ferguson appeared to land awkwardly from the stunt.

Fans were equally as shocked by the risky and highly unnecessary try celebration.

Although his post-try celebrations need some work, there’s a lot to like about Ferguson, according to Indigenous coach Laurie Daley.

While that move might be a coach-killer, Daley said Ferguson would be a huge addition to his new club Parramatta and to their coach.

“They’ve got a really good player in Fergo going there and he’ll make a huge difference to Parramatta because they lacked a bit of go-forward last year and he will certainly give them that coming out of trouble,” Daley said.

“Brad (Arthur)’s got a good one on his hands.

Ferguson’s celebration was a heart-stopping moment for viewers. Pic: Getty
Ferguson’s celebration was a heart-stopping moment for viewers. Pic: Getty

“He’s got an infectious personality and you can’t help but like him.

“He rips in training and would do anything for the guys.”

Ferguson also showed he was over the broken leg he suffered in the Sydney Roosters’ grand final win, as well as an infection in his foot during the off-season.

He played out the full 80 minutes and towards the back end intercepted a ball and showed his pace in a 70m dash before being mowed down.

With AAP