Gold Coast Titans majority owner Rebecca Frizelle has delivered a blistering response to criticism from Queensland Maroons legend Corey Parker, describing his recent radio comments as both "inaccurate" and "disrespectful" to the struggling NRL club.
Radio Remarks Spark Fury
The controversy erupted when Parker, speaking on SEN Radio, made pointed remarks about the Titans' internal operations and team culture. The former Brisbane Broncos star's analysis clearly struck a nerve with the club's leadership, prompting an immediate and forceful rebuttal.
Club Owner Fights Back
In a strongly-worded statement, Frizelle didn't hold back in her assessment of Parker's commentary. "The comments made about our club were not only inaccurate but showed a complete lack of respect for the hard work being done behind the scenes," she declared.
The Titans owner emphasised that while the club welcomes constructive criticism, Parker's remarks crossed the line into personal speculation about matters he couldn't possibly understand from outside the organisation.
Defending The Titans' Culture
Frizelle went to great lengths to defend the club's environment and the efforts being made to turn around their on-field fortunes. "We have a dedicated group of players, coaches and staff who are working tirelessly to build something special here on the Gold Coast," she stated.
The public spat highlights the growing tension at the Titans as they seek to improve their performance following another disappointing NRL season. Frizelle's forceful defence suggests the club is taking a zero-tolerance approach to what they perceive as unfair external criticism.
Media Relations Under Scrutiny
This explosive exchange raises questions about the relationship between NRL clubs and former players turned media personalities. The incident demonstrates how quickly analysis can escalate into confrontation when club owners feel their organisation has been unfairly targeted.
As the Titans continue their rebuilding process, this very public disagreement serves as a clear message that the club's leadership won't hesitate to defend their reputation against what they consider to be unfounded criticism from the rugby league community.
