- Ryan Daniels asked an awkward question on Channel 7
- He asked Andrew Brayshaw about being ‘punched in the face’
- But he insists he was not alluding to an infamous moment from 2018.
Channel 7 star Ryan Daniels admitted using a “poor choice of words” following an awkward moment with a football player on Saturday night.
Daniels was on the ground to interview Andrew Brayshaw after his Fremantle team defeated the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium in Perth.
However, fans weren’t too pleased with one particular question Daniels asked Brayshaw during Seven’s post-match coverage.
“When you go out to that Derby you get hit in the face by a young West Coast Eagles team. How can the situation be changed in the space of a week? -Daniels asked.
Several fans believed Daniels’ ‘punch in the face’ comment was an allusion to Brayshaw being punched by Eagles player Andrew Gaff during the 2018 Derby.
However, Daniels insisted he was referring to last week’s stunning loss to West Coast, not the ugly incident six years ago.
‘Yes, it’s not my best moment. Bad choice of words. He was referencing the Derby and was surprised by the West Coast underdogs.
‘There is definitely no intention to infer anything related to that incident. I think it goes without saying,” Daniels said in response to criticism of X.
Aside from the post-match error, it was a good night at the office for the Dockers, with star Nat Fyfe returning to his best.
Fyfe turned back the clock on Saturday night with 37 disposals, seven clearances, one goal and 443 meters gained in his team’s 14.11 (95) to 10.11 (71) victory over the Western Bulldogs.
It marked his highest possession tally since the two-time Brownlow medalist scored 37 disposals against Port Adelaide in round 13 of 2019.
Before Saturday night, Fyfe hadn’t even broken the 30 possession barrier since 2021, but his form this year is growing week by week and he has been a big shining light for Fremantle.
Fyfe entered the 2024 campaign after four injury-plagued seasons, but is finally fit and reaping the rewards of a long, trouble-free career.
“We’ve seen bits and quarters,” Longmuir said of Fyfe’s good form this year.
“We probably haven’t seen a sustained game like he produced against the Bulldogs since he came back.
“But his work from the first day of preseason has been phenomenal, and I’ve talked a lot about that work and how it prepared him for the season.
“His ability to get his teammates involved in the game and have their possessions contribute to us scoring was really good.”
‘It’s good to see him rewarded for all the perseverance and all the effort.
“He just wants to be part of a successful team. And he’s doing everything he can to help build a successful team.”
